Poster Print : Motor machine guns taking cover, Western Front, WW1
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Motor machine guns taking cover, Western Front, WW1
Motor machine guns taking cover in a sunken road on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14135608
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Artillery Bike Cycle Gunners Guns Motorbike Motorcycle Slope Sunken Taking Weapons
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Motor Machine Guns Taking Cover poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image transports you back in time to the Western Front during World War One. Witness the grit and determination of soldiers as they take cover in a sunken road, shielding their motor machine guns from enemy fire. This powerful and historic photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for history enthusiasts, military collectors, and those who appreciate the bravery and resilience of our past heroes. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 61.5cm x 41.4cm (24.2" x 16.3")
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
Amidst the chaotic and brutal landscape of the Western Front during World War One, a team of motor machine gunners take cover in a sunken road. Circa 1916, this poignant image captures a moment of respite and strategic planning as these soldiers prepare to provide covering fire for their comrades advancing up the slope. Motorcycles, a new and innovative form of transport on the battlefield, were utilized to quickly deploy motor machine guns, giving troops a significant tactical advantage. The men, dressed in heavy woolen coats and helmets, huddle together for protection against enemy fire. The motorbikes, with their distinctive exhaust pipes and machine gun mounts, are positioned at the ready, the guns trained on the enemy lines. The sunken road, a common feature of the Western Front, provides some shelter from the relentless barrage of artillery and small arms fire. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of the evolving nature of warfare during the Great War, with motorized transport and machine guns becoming essential components of modern military strategy. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought on the Western Front, and the innovative ways in which they adapted to the ever-changing conditions of the battlefield.
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