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View of Thiepval from Thiepval Wood, Western Front, WW1
View of Thiepval from Thiepval Wood on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14134790
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 19.8cm (9.3" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the haunting beauty and desolation of the Western Front during the First World War, as seen from Thiepval Wood in France. Dated circa 1916, the image offers a poignant view of the Thiepval Memorial, which stands tall against the backdrop of the rolling hills and dense woodland. The memorial, dedicated to the 72,195 British and South African soldiers who were killed in the Battle of the Somme and have no known grave, looms large over the landscape, a testament to the immense human cost of the war. The photo also reveals the stark reality of the battlefield, with the stumps of trees and the devastated terrain providing a stark contrast to the peaceful serenity of the woodland. The absence of leaves on the trees adds to the sense of desolation and loss, while the grey skies and muted colors further underscore the somber mood. The Battle of the Somme, which took place between July and November 1916, was one of the largest and bloodiest battles in World War One, with over one million casualties on both sides. The battlefield, which stretched from the River Somme in the north to the village of Beaumont-Hamel in the south, was a desolate and devastated landscape, with little evidence of the fierce fighting that had taken place there just a few months earlier. This photograph, with its powerful imagery and historical significance, offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought in the First World War and the enduring impact of the conflict on the landscape of the Western Front.
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