Jigsaw Puzzle : French officers sharing a hasty meal with British officers
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French officers sharing a hasty meal with British officers
Photograph: French officers sharing a hasty meal with British officers in a wood, during a lull behind the firing line ?somewhere? in the Somme region. Shows three French and four British officers. One of 193 British and Allied Official photographs taken on the Western Front during World War One. Mounted on card, some with their original captions. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Date: 1918
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Media ID 14404156
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Allied Behind Firing Lull Meal Official Photograph Region Sharing Somme Hasty Shows
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step back in time with the Media Storehouse's captivating jigsaw puzzle collection. This intriguing puzzle features an iconic image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, capturing a rare moment of camaraderie between French and British officers during the tumultuous events of the Somme region. Engage in a thrilling puzzle experience as you piece together this evocative photograph of soldiers sharing a hasty meal amidst the chaos of war. Perfect for history enthusiasts, puzzle lovers, or anyone in search of a challenging and rewarding pastime.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
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 a rare moment of camaraderie and unity between French and British officers during the harsh realities of the Western Front in World War One. Taken in 1918, during a brief lull behind the firing line in the Somme region, the image shows three French officers and four British officers sharing a hasty meal in a woodland clearing. The scene is reminiscent of the famous Christmas Truce of 1914, when soldiers from both sides put down their weapons and celebrated the holiday together. Despite the ongoing conflict, this moment of respite highlights the shared humanity and common experiences of the soldiers on both sides of the trenches. The photograph is one of 193 official images taken by the British and Allied forces during the war, and is mounted on card with its original caption. The image is a poignant reminder of the complexities and nuances of the war experience, and the unexpected moments of connection that could occur even in the midst of conflict.
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