Photo Mug : Trenches at Nieuport, Belgium
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Trenches at Nieuport, Belgium
WWI trench system at the small Belgian port of Nieuport, on the Yser, photographed shortly after the conclusion of the war. Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 11561670
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Belgian Nieuport Sandbags Scarred System Trench Trenches Trunks Yser
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Add a touch of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring the evocative image "Trenches at Nieuport, Belgium" by Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug transports you back in time to the World War I trench system at the small Belgian port of Nieuport. Captured shortly after the conclusion of the war, circa 1920, this powerful image is now available in a practical and stylish form. Perfect for sipping your favorite beverage and reflecting on the past, this mug makes a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates the beauty of historical photography."
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the remnants of the trench system at Nieuport, Belgium, along the Yser River, shortly after the conclusion of the First World War in 1920. The image provides a haunting reminder of the brutal and protracted conflict that had scarred the land and the lives of its people. The trenches, lined with sandbags and zigzagging through the terrain, served as the front line for the Belgian and Allied forces during the Battle of the Yser in 1914. The tree trunks, stripped of their bark and twisted by the ravages of war, stand as silent witnesses to the destruction and devastation that had unfolded in this once peaceful port town. The Yser River, which played a crucial role in the defense of the town and the prevention of a German advance towards the North Sea, is visible in the background. This historical photograph invites us to reflect on the sacrifices made during the Great War and the indelible mark it left on the landscape and the collective memory of humanity.
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