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Sir Douglas Haig in private office on advanced GHQ train
Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig (1861 - 1928). Commander-in-chief of the British Forces in France and Flanders during the Great War pictured in his private office on the " Advanced G.H.Q." train, shortly before the Armistice in November 1918. It was from here that he directed the advance of the British army after the breaking of the Hindenberg line and the retreat of the German army in the summer and autumn of 1918. Photograph published in The Graphic following his death in February 1928.
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring a captivating image of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in his private office on the "Advanced G.H.Q." train during the Great War, 1918. This evocative photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online brings history to life, showcasing Haig in deep thought as he led the British Forces in France and Flanders. Our high-quality metal prints are known for their vibrant colors, rich details, and long-lasting durability. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office decor and let the history of Sir Douglas Haig's leadership and determination be a constant reminder of the past.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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 Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces in France and Flanders during World War I, in his private office on the "Advanced G.H.Q." train in November 1918. With the Armistice just around the corner, Haig directed the British army's advance from this mobile command center after the successful breaking of the Hindenberg Line and the retreat of the German army during the summer and autumn of 1918. The photograph, published in The Graphic following Haig's death in February 1928, offers a glimpse into the intense strategic planning and decision-making that took place aboard the train as the Allied forces pressed towards victory. Haig's focused expression and the cluttered desk filled with maps, documents, and military paraphernalia convey the immense responsibility and pressure he faced during this pivotal moment in world history.
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