Greetings Card : French mine crater WWI
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French mine crater WWI
View of French soldiers working at the mine face in the tunnel in darkness, and a diagram showing two branches stretching to the right and left where tons of explosive are to be placed. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14136613
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Chambers Crater Craters Defence Defending Diagram Diagrams Digging Mine Trench Trenches Tunnel Tunnelling Tunnels Underground
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Step back in time with our poignant selection from the Media Storehouse range of WWI Greetings Cards. This evocative design features a powerful image from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicting French soldiers toiling in the darkness of a mine tunnel during the First World War. The haunting scene includes a diagram illustrating the dangerous setup of explosives, ready to be detonated in the deadly underground warfare. This thoughtful card is the perfect way to express deep emotions and respect for the sacrifices made during this pivotal historical period. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your correspondence."
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of trench warfare during World War I, as French soldiers toil in the darkness of a mine tunnel in 1916. The dimly lit scene reveals the intricate network of tunnels and chambers, where the soldiers carefully place tons of explosives along the two branches seen extending to the right and left. The diagram at the bottom of the image provides a clear visual representation of the complex mining operation, with the two branches converging towards the mine face where the explosion will be detonated. The use of mines and tunneling was a significant aspect of the defensive strategies employed during the First World War. By digging tunnels beneath enemy lines, soldiers could place explosives and create craters, disrupting the enemy's defenses and causing chaos in their trenches. The dangerous and labor-intensive work was carried out in cramped and dark conditions, making it a challenging and perilous task. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers involved in this brutal form of warfare. The dimly lit scene, the sense of tension and anticipation, and the intricate diagram all combine to create a powerful and evocative image that resonates with the history of the First World War and the human cost of conflict.
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