Canvas Print : WW1 - Australian Troops who captured Pozieres
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WW1 - Australian Troops who captured Pozieres
WW1 - Australian Troops who captured Pozieres shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 23rd, 1916 with a " splendidly dashing" advance through shrapnel and machine gun fire. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14389551
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
23rd Advance Anzac Australian Captured Forces Helmets Jul16 Pozieres Raising Regiment Saluting Sunday
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the heroism of the past with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the iconic image of Australian troops capturing Pozieres during World War I. This powerful and evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, shows the dashing advance of Australian soldiers through intense shrapnel and machine gun fire on the night of July 23, 1916. Bring this historic moment into your home or office with our premium canvas prints, meticulously crafted to bring out the finest details and vibrant colors of this iconic image. Relive history with this inspiring and beautiful addition to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 48.6cm (30" x 19.1")
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 moment of triumph for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops as they proudly advance through the battlefield of Pozieres, France, shortly after midnight on July 23, 1916. The date marks a pivotal point in the Battle of Pozieres during World War I, where the Allied forces, predominantly made up of Australian and New Zealand colonial forces, managed a splendidly dashing advance, despite being met with intense shrapnel and machine gun fire from the German forces. In this image, a group of ANZAC soldiers, their faces etched with determination and exhaustion, raise their helmets in a victorious salute. The high ground they have captured is evident in the background, with the silhouette of the Pozieres windmill standing tall against the night sky. The soldiers' uniforms are disheveled, a testament to the grueling conditions they have endured. The muddy terrain, punctuated by shell holes, adds to the sense of the harsh reality of war. The ANZAC troops, who had suffered heavy losses during the Battle of the Somme, had been given the task of recapturing Pozieres from the Germans. The successful capture of this strategic position marked a turning point in the battle, boosting morale and giving the Allies a much-needed victory. This poignant photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery, resilience, and determination of the ANZAC soldiers during World War I. It is a testament to their unwavering spirit and their unyielding commitment to their cause, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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