Poster Print : Guillemont 1916
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Guillemont 1916
British infantry wait in a trench for the command to advance across the barren landscape during the Battle of Guillemont (3-6 September)
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Guillemont Infantry Trench Ww 1
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our Guillemont 1916 poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts British infantry in a tense moment during the Battle of Guillemont (3-6 September 1916). Waiting in a mud-splattered trench against a barren landscape, their expressions convey a mix of determination and apprehension. Bring the history of World War I into your home or office with this powerful and moving poster print. Perfect for commemorating the sacrifices of those who served, or for adding depth to a historical display. Order now and let this image transport you to a pivotal moment in history."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the tense moment before the British infantry advance during the Battle of Guillemont in September 1916. The First World War raged on across the Western Front, and the battle for Guillemont was a key engagement in the larger Somme Offensive. The barren, muddy landscape stretches out before the soldiers, punctuated only by the jagged lines of their trenches. They wait, their expressions a mix of determination and apprehension, their rifles at the ready. The command to advance has not yet been given, but the air is thick with anticipation and the knowledge that the cost of victory will be high. The Battle of Guillemont lasted for three days, from September 3 to September 6, and resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. The British forces, under the command of General Haig, sought to gain ground and disrupt the German defenses in the area. The battle was marked by fierce fighting and the use of new tactics, including the first large-scale use of the creeping barrage, a technique where artillery fire was used to cover the advance of infantry. Despite the successes of the battle, the British ultimately failed to achieve their objectives, and the cost was high. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought in the First World War, and the brutal reality of trench warfare. The image is a powerful testament to the courage and resilience of the men who faced the horrors of the battlefield, and the enduring impact of the events of that time on the course of history.
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