Photographic Print : General Montgomery meeting cub scout, Netherlands
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General Montgomery meeting cub scout, Netherlands
General Montgomery meeting a Dutch cub scout, watched by a crowd of spectators in the Netherlands. Date: 1945
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Media ID 14167772
© Mary Evans / The Scout Association
1945 Beret Cubs Friendly Hands Holland Leaders Meeting Montgomery Monty Netherlands Postwar Shake Shaking Spectators Watching Scout Scouting Scouts
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring General Montgomery engaging with a curious Cub Scout in the Netherlands during the historic year of 1945. Witness the heartwarming moment as the general shares a smile and a few words with the young boy, surrounded by an intrigued crowd. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is an excellent addition to any historical or military-themed display. Bring the past to life and add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office with this unique Rights Managed print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18cm x 27.9cm (7.1" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in history as General Bernard Montgomery, one of the most renowned Allied commanders during World War II, meets a Dutch Cub Scout in the Netherlands in 1945. The image, taken during the post-war period, shows Montgomery extending a friendly hand to the young scout, clad in his distinctive uniform, as a crowd of spectators looks on. The scene is set against the backdrop of a war-torn Europe, with Montgomery's military bearing and the scout's youthful innocence creating a striking contrast. Montgomery, affectionately known as "Monty," was a British Army Field Marshal who played a pivotal role in the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. His leadership and strategic prowess were instrumental in the Allied victory in Europe. The presence of Cub Scouts, an organization inspired by the British Scouting movement, underscores the enduring bond between the two nations during and after the war. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and hope that emerged from the ashes of war, as well as the importance of youth and community in times of adversity.
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