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WW2 - Free French Forces in Africa
WW2 - Free French Forces in Africa - who won victories at Mourzouk, Kufra, Massawa and Keren (Libyan Campaign). Date: circa 1943
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Media ID 11590197
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Allied Badge Campaign Croix Desert Forces Francaise Free Insignia Jeeps Libre Libya Libyan Logo Lorraine Massawa Symbol Transports Keren
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the Free French Forces in Africa during World War II. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the bravery and determination of the Free French Forces as they won victories at Mourzouk, Kufra, Massawa, and Keren in the Libyan Campaign, circa 1943. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful decor for your home or office, they're a conversation starter and a piece of history that will last a lifetime. Order yours today and relive the past in vivid detail.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 22.8cm (14" x 9")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the Free French Forces in Africa during the pivotal moments of the Libyan Campaign in World War II. The Free French Forces, also known as the Forces Françaises Libres (FFL), were a military organization formed by General Charles de Gaulle in 1940 to continue the fight against Nazi Germany after the fall of France. The image shows a group of Free French soldiers, dressed in uniforms adorned with the distinctive Lorraine Cross insignia, standing next to their vehicles in the arid North African desert. The Lorraine Cross, also known as the Croix de Lorraine, is a symbol of the historic Duchy of Lorraine and was adopted by the Free French as a symbol of resistance and hope. The victories depicted in this photograph were achieved at several key battles during the Libyan Campaign. The first was the Battle of Mourzouk, fought in November 1942, which saw the Free French Forces successfully defend the important railroad town against Axis forces. The next victory came at the Battle of Kufra in January 1943, where the Free French and British forces repelled a large-scale Axis offensive. The battles of Massawa and Keren, fought in Eritrea in late 1942 and early 1943, were also significant victories for the Allied forces, including the Free French, in their push to retake the Horn of Africa from the Axis powers. The photograph captures the determination and resolve of the Free French Forces as they fought to liberate Africa from the grip of the Axis powers. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Free French Forces during World War II and the important role they played in the larger Allied effort to defeat Nazi Germany.
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