Metal Print : Bomb party using cigarettes to light fuses, WWI
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Bomb party using cigarettes to light fuses, WWI
A bombing party detachment of the Buffs at Bethune using cigarettes to light fuses in the pouring rain before throwing. The men held off the Germans for 17 1/2 hours and discharged 2000 missiles during that time. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14414786
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Bethune Bombing Bombs Buffs Cigarette Cigarettes Conditions Grenade Grenades Jan17 Lighting Rain Rainy Throwing Trench Trenches
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Experience history like never before with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the iconic image of a WWI Bombing Party. This captivating photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online shows brave soldiers of the Buffs regiment huddled together in the pouring rain, using cigarettes to light their fuses before hurling their bombs at the advancing German forces. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted, bringing the raw intensity and historical significance of this moment to life. Order yours today and add a unique, high-quality piece of history to your home or office decor.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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 moment during the brutal battles of World War I, specifically a bombing party detachment of the Buffs in the muddy trenches of Bethune on January 17, 1915. Amidst the pouring rain and wet, grimy conditions, these brave soldiers are seen using cigarettes to light the fuses of their grenades before throwing them at the advancing German forces. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of trench warfare, where soldiers endured not only the threat of enemy attack but also the harsh elements. The Buffs, a territorial infantry regiment from the United Kingdom, held off the Germans for an impressive 17 and a half hours during this engagement, discharging an estimated 2000 missiles in the process. Despite the challenging conditions, the soldiers remained focused and determined, relying on their quick reflexes and resourcefulness to defend their position. This photograph offers a glimpse into the grim reality of trench warfare during World War I, where soldiers were forced to adapt to the most challenging of circumstances in order to survive. The use of cigarettes as a makeshift tool to light the fuses of their grenades is a testament to their ingenuity and the lengths they would go to in order to protect their comrades and hold the line against the enemy.
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