Greetings Card : Second wave of French troops in German trenches, WW1
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Second wave of French troops in German trenches, WW1
A second wave of French troops in a German trench during an attack, amid gas, in Champagne. After an advance by a first wave of soldiers, a second wave would clear out any Germans remaining by, according to the caption, either bayoneting them, or making them prisoners.
1915
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Media ID 14143123
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Action Advance Attack Champagne Mask Masks Trench Trenches Warfare Wave
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a poignant and historic image of the Second Wave of French troops in German trenches during World War I. This evocative card features a powerful photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, captured from Mary Evans Prints Online. The scene depicts a moment of bravery and determination as French soldiers advance through the smoke and gas of a German trench, ready to clear out any remaining enemies after the initial attack. This card is perfect for those seeking a unique and thoughtful greeting, with a historical and poignant theme. Add a touch of history to your correspondence with this striking and evocative greetings card from Media Storehouse.
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
In the mud-splattered trenches of the Western Front during the Battle of Champagne in 1915, a second wave of French soldiers advances, ready to clear out any remaining German forces. The first wave of troops, unseen in this image, had already made their way through the initial barrage of gunfire and gas, donning their protective masks as they approached the enemy line. The scene is one of grim determination and unyielding resolve, as the soldiers of the French army press onward in the face of the deadly and destructive realities of modern warfare. The use of poison gas, a horrific new tactic in the conflict, adds an extra layer of danger and uncertainty to the already perilous situation. Despite the hazardous conditions, the French soldiers press forward, their bayonets fixed and their eyes focused on the task at hand. The caption suggests that the outcome for the German soldiers in the trenches before them will be either a brutal and swift end at the business end of a bayonet, or a more merciful capture and imprisonment. The Second Battle of Champagne, which began on September 25, 1915, was one of the largest battles fought on the Western Front during World War I, and marked a significant turning point in the conflict. The battle saw the French army make gains against the German forces, but at a heavy cost, with an estimated 100,000 casualties on the French side alone. This haunting image serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal and unforgiving nature of trench warfare during the Great War, and the sacrifices made by the soldiers on both sides in the name of victory.
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