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Christmas truce WWI
British and German soldiers meeting in No Mans land during an unoffical truce at Christmas. British troops included the Northumberland Hussars, 7th Division in the Bridoux-Bancs sector during World War I
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Media ID 4453145
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Division Hussars Meeting Negotiation North Umberland Sector Truce Ww 1
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the annals of World War I history: the unofficial Christmas Truce of 1914. In the Bridoux-Bancs sector of the Western Front, soldiers from the British 7th Division, including the Northumberland Hussars, and their German counterparts came together in No Man's Land, momentarily suspending the hostilities that had raged between them for mere weeks. The scene unfolds on a frosty Christmas Eve, with the silhouettes of British and German soldiers huddled around makeshift fires, exchanging gifts and sharing stories. The spirit of goodwill and camaraderie transcended the trenches, as men from both sides sang carols and played football in the muddy no-man's land. This extraordinary event, which took place along various sectors of the Western Front, was a testament to the humanity that endured amidst the horrors of war. The negotiation for this truce was not an official one, but rather a grassroots movement initiated by the soldiers themselves, who longed for a brief respite from the brutal realities of trench warfare. This historical image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, stands as a poignant reminder of the fragile yet enduring human spirit, even in the face of great adversity.
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