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GERMAN MACHINE GUNNERS

German machine gunners in a trench outside Leningrad. Its not too bad on a fine summers day, but when winter comes the pleasures of invasion will begin to pall

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Media ID 23031100

© Mary Evans Picture Library/ALEXANDER MELEDIN

Begin Gunners Invasion Leningrad Operations Pall Pleasures Summers Trench Will

10"x8" Photo Print

Add historical depth to your home or office decor with our exclusive "German Machine Gunners" photograph from the Media Storehouse range. This evocative black-and-white image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the intensity and determination of German soldiers manning their machine guns outside Leningrad. The scene, taken on a fine summer day, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of warfare. But as the weather turns and the challenges of invasion begin to wear, the image serves as a poignant reminder of the human experience behind the headlines. Bring this piece of history to life in your space and start a conversation with its intriguing story. Order your rights-managed print today.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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> Europe > France > Canton > Landes

> Historic > World War I and II > Historical events

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a group of German machine gunners take a moment's respite outside the trenches they have dug on the outskirts of Leningrad during the summer of 1941. The scene is tranquil, with the soldiers casually leaning against their weapons, their helmets resting at their feet. The sun casts long shadows across the landscape, and the metal of their equipment glints in the light. But this moment of calm belies the harsh realities of the Eastern Front during World War II. The German forces, having successfully encircled Leningrad in September 1941, were in the process of a prolonged and brutal siege that would last for nearly three years. The city, once known as the "Paris of the East," was subjected to relentless bombardment and starvation, with hundreds of thousands of civilians dying from the cold and lack of food. As the summer gave way to winter, the pleasures of invasion would begin to pall for these German soldiers. The harsh Russian winter would bring with it freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and treacherous ice, making the already difficult conditions even more challenging. The trenches would become flooded, turning them into muddy, waterlogged death traps. The soldiers would be forced to endure the bitter cold, often with inadequate clothing and shelter. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, and the harsh realities that lay in wait for these soldiers as they sought to conquer the city of Leningrad. It is a snapshot of a moment in history, a brief respite from the horrors that lay ahead. The machine guns, once poised to inflict harm, now sit idle, a testament to the fragility of peace in the midst of war.

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