Greetings Card : French soldiers removing wine for safe keeping, WW1
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French soldiers removing wine for safe keeping, WW1
French soldiers removing wine from cellars in Amiens for safe keeping on the British Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14134846
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Alcohol Amiens Cellar Cellars Cobblestones Crates Keeping Lorries Lorry Remove Removing Safe Wine
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the poignant and historic selection from Media Storehouse's Greetings Cards range. This evocative design features a striking image of French soldiers carefully removing wine from cellars in Amiens during World War One. Dating back to circa 1916, this rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to the heart of the Western Front. Perfect for those who appreciate history and the rich tapestry of human experience, this card is a thoughtful and unique choice for any occasion. Whether sending a message of strength, resilience, or simply to remind someone of the past, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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
Amidst the chaos and destruction of the Western Front during World War One, French soldiers take a moment to preserve a piece of their country's rich cultural heritage. In this evocative photograph, taken circa 1916, soldiers are seen carefully removing crates of wine from the cellars of Amiens for safe keeping. The wooden crates are carefully balanced on the back of a lorry, with the soldiers' determined expressions and the cobblestone streets of Amiens providing a stark contrast to the more familiar images of battle and destruction. The importance of wine to the people of France, particularly in the region of Champagne and the Picardy area around Amiens, cannot be overstated. Wine was not only a source of pride and identity for the French people, but also an essential part of their daily diet. With the German advance threatening to reach the French capital, the Allied forces recognized the importance of preserving the country's wine reserves. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and armed with shovels and crates, work diligently to transport the precious cargo to safer locations. The lorries, with their distinctive British insignia, stand ready to transport the wine to the rear lines, where it would be stored in secure cellars until the war's end. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the human side of the war, highlighting the resilience and resourcefulness of the soldiers in the face of adversity. It also serves as a reminder of the profound impact of the conflict on European culture and history.
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