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WW1 - Aerial View of the Dardanelles Battlefields, Turkey
WW1 - Aerial View of the Dardanelles Battlefield theatre, Turkey on 18th March 1915.
1915
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Media ID 20528811
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our poignant WW1 Greetings Card from the Media Storehouse collection. This beautifully detailed aerial view of the Dardanelles Battlefield theatre in Turkey, taken on 18th March 1915, transports you to the historic scene of one of the most significant battles in World War I. Captured from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, this card is a unique and thoughtful way to express your sentiments, making it an ideal gift for history enthusiasts or those commemorating the anniversary of a loved one's service during this period. Add a personal message and send a piece of history straight to their doorstep.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 15.7cm (4.9" x 6.2")
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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative aerial photograph captures the stark and desolate landscape of the Dardanelles Battlefield Theatre in Turkey during the First World War, on 18th March 1915. The image offers a unique birds-eye view of the Gallipoli Peninsula, where intense fighting between the Allied forces of Europe and Asia, and the Turkish army took place. The Mediterranean Sea is visible in the foreground, with the narrow Dardanelles Strait and the Bosphorus inlet at the far end. The rugged terrain, dotted with hills and rocky outcrops, provides a challenging backdrop for the military engagement that unfolded here. The photograph reveals the strategic importance of the Dardanelles, a vital waterway connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. The Turkish navy, anchored in the bay, is seen guarding the strait, making the passage a formidable obstacle for the Allied forces. The image also highlights the vast expanse of the battlefield, with the sides stretching far and wide, reflecting the scale of the conflict that raged on. The Dardanelles Campaign, also known as the Gallipoli Campaign, was a significant turning point in the First World War. The failed attempt to seize control of the strait ultimately led to the withdrawal of the Allied forces, resulting in heavy casualties and a significant loss of morale. This aerial view serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal and costly nature of the warfare that unfolded on the European and Asian sides of the Dardanelles Battlefield Theatre in 1915.
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