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A British force takes the West Indies island of Saint Lucia from the French Date
A British force takes the West Indies island of Saint Lucia from the French Date: 1803
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Media ID 23030710
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1803 Captured Indies Lucia Napoleonic Takes Wars
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time and relive the historic moment when a British force triumphantly captured the West Indies island of Saint Lucia from the French in 1803. Our captivating poster print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures this pivotal event with remarkable detail and clarity. Immerse yourself in history and bring this extraordinary moment to life with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints.
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.
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This historic print depicts a pivotal moment in the Napoleonic Wars, as a British force successfully takes control of the West Indies island of Saint Lucia from the French on February 15, 1803. The Napoleanic Wars, which lasted from 1803 to 1815, were a series of major conflicts that took place primarily in Europe and the Atlantic, with Britain and France vying for dominance on the world stage. The capture of Saint Lucia was a significant victory for the British, as it secured their control over the valuable sugar-producing island and its strategic harbor. The event took place during the War of the Third Coalition, a major campaign in the Napoleonic Wars that saw a coalition of European powers, led by Britain, attempt to defeat Napoleon Bonaparte and his French forces. The print shows British soldiers marching through the streets of the island's capital, Gros Islet, with the French flag being lowered and the Union Jack raised in its place. The scene is one of triumph and victory, with the British forces having successfully repelled a French counterattack and secured their hold on the island. The print also provides a glimpse into the military tactics and technology of the time, with soldiers wearing red coats and bearing muskets, while artillery pieces are positioned in the background. The print is a testament to the bravery and determination of the soldiers involved, as well as the strategic importance of the West Indies in the larger context of the Napoleonic Wars.
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