Greetings Card : WW1 - Battle of Falkland - Heroic German on S. M. S. Leipzig
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WW1 - Battle of Falkland - Heroic German on S. M. S. Leipzig
WW1 - Battle of Falkland - A heroic German waves a flag on top of the S.M.S. Leizpig as it sinks. SMS Leipzig (" His Majestys Ship Leipzig" ), was the sixth of seven Bremen-class cruisers of the Imperial German Navy, named after the city of Leipzig. At the Battle of Falkland, Leipzig was chased down and sunk by the cruisers HMS Glasgow and HMS Kent; the majority of her crew was killed in the battle, with only 18 survivors. Date: 1914
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the moving and poignant selection of World War I greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This particular design showcases a heroic German soldier, captured mid-action as he waves a flag atop the sinking S.M.S. Leipzig during the Battle of the Falkland Islands. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a powerful reminder of the bravery and determination of soldiers during this pivotal moment in history. Perfect for honoring the memory of loved ones who served or to express heartfelt sentiments, these cards offer a unique and meaningful way to commemorate the past.
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 Battle of Falkland during the First World War, a lone German sailor stands defiantly on the sinking deck of S.M.S. Leipzig. The year was 1914, and the Imperial German Navy's sixth Bremen-class cruiser, named after the city of Leipzig, was being relentlessly pursued by the British cruisers HMS Glasgow and HMS Kent. The German ship, with its proud history and formidable presence, was no match for the superior firepower of the British vessels. As the S.M.S. Leipzig began to list heavily and take on water, the crew knew their fate was sealed. Amidst the chaos and desperation, one sailor was determined to go down with his ship and wave the German flag one last time. With the ocean waves crashing around him and the sound of gunfire in the distance, the heroic German sailor raised the flag high above his head, a symbol of defiance and determination in the face of certain defeat. The Battle of Falkland was a pivotal moment in the First World War, with the majority of the Leipzig's crew perishing in the battle, leaving only 18 survivors. This powerful image captures the bravery and determination of the German sailor, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the conflict. The S.M.S. Leipzig, a proud symbol of the German Navy, was reduced to a sinking ship, but the memory of this heroic sailor and the bravery of his crew live on in history.
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