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Jigsaw Puzzle : Gunners in sheepskin coats, Bazentin, France, WW1
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Gunners in sheepskin coats, Bazentin, France, WW1
Gunners wearing sheepskin coats at Bazentin-le-Petit, northern France, during the First World War. They are sitting on a stack of artillery shells. Date: November 1916
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Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step back in time with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "Gunners in Sheepskin Coats, Bazentin, France, WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intricately detailed puzzle transports you to the Northern France battlefields of November 1916, where gunners, bundled up in their sheepskin coats, sit on a stack of artillery shells. Engage in a historical adventure as you piece together this puzzle, making it a perfect addition to any home or classroom.
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and camaraderie among a group of British gunners during the harsh winter of the First World War. Taken in November 1916 at Bazentin-le-Petit, a northern French village near the Western Front, the gunners are seen sitting on a stack of artillery shells, their sheepskin coats and helmets providing a measure of warmth against the muddy and unforgiving battlefield. The sheepskin coats, a common addition to the standard issue uniform, were highly prized for their insulating properties, making them essential for survival in the cold and damp conditions of the trenches. Despite the grim surroundings and the ever-present threat of danger, the gunners appear relaxed and even happy, their smiles and casual poses suggesting a sense of shared experience and bonding among the men. Their caps and helmets, adorned with various insignia and personal touches, add to the individuality of each soldier, highlighting their unique identities amidst the uniformity of military life. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human side of war, revealing the moments of levity and connection that could be found even in the most challenging of circumstances. The gunners of Bazentin-le-Petit, like so many soldiers before and after them, found solace and strength in the bonds they formed with their comrades, making their shared experiences of war that much more bearable.
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