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Greetings Card : Families leaving their village bombarded during the Normandy landings, France, 1944
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Families leaving their village bombarded during the Normandy landings, France, 1944
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Media ID 14842937
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Belongings Damage Damaged Daughter Destruction Displaced Fleeing Leaving Luggage Military Operation Normandy Occupied Possessions Rambling Refuge Refugee Refugees Roof 2nd World War Abandoning D Day Operation Overlord Print Collector3 Second World War World War Two
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our poignant selection from the Media Storehouse range of historical greeting cards. This powerful image captures the raw emotion and turmoil of families fleeing their village during the Normandy landings in 1944. Taken from the archives of Heritage Images, this evocative photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime. Share a piece of history with your loved ones and convey deep sentiments with this unique and thought-provoking greeting card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
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This poignant print captures the heart-wrenching scene of families leaving their village, which had been bombarded during the Normandy landings in France, 1944. The devastation is evident as buildings stand damaged and in ruins, a stark reminder of the destruction caused by war. In this image, we see a mother carrying her young daughter while her son walks beside them. They are among many other women and children who flee their homes with whatever belongings they can carry. The weight of displacement and fear is etched on their faces as they embark on an uncertain journey to find refuge. The monochrome tones add depth to the photograph, emphasizing the somber mood that pervades this wartime moment. It serves as a powerful visual testament to the hardships faced by civilians caught up in conflict. As we observe this snapshot from history, it is impossible not to reflect on the resilience of these individuals amidst such turmoil. Their determination to protect their loved ones shines through even in times of great adversity. This print serves as a reminder of the immense sacrifices made during World War II and pays tribute to those affected by military operations like Operation Overlord or D-Day. It stands as both a historical document capturing a specific time and place but also evokes universal themes such as loss, displacement, and hope for a better future.
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