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The Western Front battleground - map of August 1914
WW1 - The Western Front battleground - map of August 1914 Date: 1914
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Media ID 23095088
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Advance Battleground Chart Forts Holland Lines Netherlands Overview Plan
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the Western Front battleground as it appeared in August 1914 during World War I. The intricate details of this Rights Managed map provide a fascinating glimpse into the strategic layout of the battlefield. Ideal for history enthusiasts, educators, or anyone with an appreciation for historical art, this poster print makes a captivating addition to any wall. Bring the past to life with this extraordinary piece of historical documentation."
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 evocative map, dating back to August 1914, provides a hauntingly detailed overview of the Western Front battleground during the early stages of the First World War. The intricate chart depicts the complex network of lines and fortifications that marked the border between Germany, France, Belgium, and Holland, as the forces of these nations prepared for the cataclysmic clash that would come to be known as the Great War. The Western Front, stretching from the North Sea to the Swiss border, was the primary theatre of war for the majority of the conflict. The map reveals the strategic positions of key fortifications, such as the heavily fortified German border forts, and the strategic heights of the Ardennes Forest, which were hotly contested throughout the war. The German advance into Belgium, which began on August 4, 1914, is clearly marked on the map, as the invading forces pushed towards the major cities of Liège, Namur, and Antwerp. The map also highlights the initial positions of the French and British forces, who rallied to defend their territories against the German onslaught. As the map reveals, the opening months of the war saw a stalemate, with both sides digging in and constructing extensive trench systems that would come to define the Western Front for the next four years. The map serves as a poignant reminder of the vast scale and complexity of the conflict, and the sacrifices made by millions of soldiers and civilians during the darkest days of the 20th century.
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