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WW2 German hospital, Jersey, Channel Islands
Operating theatre in a WW2 German hospital, Jersey, Channel Islands. It was an underground hospital, built in the cliffs by Polish prisoners and used for the treatment of wounded officers. Date: circa 1970s
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Media ID 14412946
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Channel Health Jersey Occupation Occupied Operating Treatment Trolley Underground
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Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the interior of an operating theatre in a hidden WW2 German hospital located in the cliffs of Jersey, Channel Islands. Built during the German occupation of the islands between 1940 and 1945, this underground hospital was constructed by Polish prisoners of war and served as a vital medical facility for the treatment of wounded German officers. The hospital's clandestine location protected it from Allied bombing raids and ensured the continuity of medical care for the German forces. The image reveals the sterile and functional atmosphere of the operating theatre, with its bright lights illuminating the surgical table and the surgical trolley laden with medical instruments. The hospital's interior is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the German military, who transformed the harsh cliffside environment into a makeshift medical facility. The photograph, taken in the 1970s, offers a unique glimpse into the history of the Channel Islands during WW2 and the occupation by German forces. The hospital's preservation serves as a reminder of the complex and often overlooked aspects of the war, and the human stories that unfolded in unexpected places. The operating theatre stands as a poignant symbol of the resilience and determination of those who worked and were treated there, and the enduring legacy of the past.
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