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Hunt by French anti-aircraft gunners for Taube Aircraft
On the main highways - the hunt by mobile French anti-aircraft gunners for German Taube aircraft Date: 1915
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Media ID 14254970
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Anti Aircraft Armoured Gunner Gunners Highway Main Mount Mounted Overhead Roads Taube
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.2cm x 16.5cm (9.5" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 24.2cm x 19.7cm (9.5" x 7.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and unrelenting intensity of the First World War battlefields, the skies above became a new battleground as German Taube aircraft soared overhead, dropping bombs and spreading destruction. In response, the French military swiftly deployed mobile anti-aircraft gun teams, stationed along the main highways and roads to intercept these aerial threats. This evocative photograph captures the tense moment as French gunners, clad in leather helmets and protective goggles, prepare to engage a German Taube aircraft. The gun team, huddled around their armored and mounted machine gun, is poised for action, their eyes fixed on the enemy above. The Taube, a two-seater biplane, is visible in the distance, its wings outstretched as it glides menacingly through the sky. The gunners' determination is palpable as they aim their weapon, the muzzle flashes illuminating the scene as they unleash a hail of bullets towards their target. The main highways and roads of France served as vital arteries for the movement of troops and supplies, making them prime targets for German air raids. The French anti-aircraft gunners, with their quick reflexes and unwavering resolve, became indispensable in protecting these essential lines of communication and ensuring the continued flow of resources to the front lines. This powerful image serves as a testament to the courage and resilience of the French military during the First World War, as they adapted to the ever-evolving nature of modern warfare and defended their homeland against the threat from the skies.
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