Photographic Print : German military rocket camera, WW1
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German military rocket camera, WW1
A German military rocket camera with a Zeiss lens being fired into the air in the early weeks of the First World War. It was designed to map enemy territory to facilitate invasion. When the photograph has been taken it comes back to earth by parachute. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14129216
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Camera Charge Enemy Fired Firing Invasion Lens Mapping Reconnaissance Rocket Takeoff Technology Territory Zeiss
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print featuring a German military rocket camera from the early days of the First World War. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a German soldier preparing to launch a rocket-mounted camera equipped with a Zeiss lens. Designed for reconnaissance purposes, these innovative devices were used to map enemy territory and facilitate invasion plans. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of military history into your home or office.
Ideal for framing, Australian made Photo Prints are produced on high-quality 270 gsm lustre photo paper which has a subtle shimmer adding a touch of elegance, designed to enhance their visual appeal.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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 photograph captures the moment of takeoff for a German military rocket camera during the early days of the First World War, in the year 1914. The rocket camera, outfitted with a high-quality Zeiss lens, was a groundbreaking piece of military technology designed to map enemy territory from the air. As the image shows, the rocket was fired into the sky, propelled by a powerful charge, leaving behind a trail of smoke. The German military recognized the importance of accurate and detailed maps for planning invasions and reconnaissance operations. This innovative technology allowed them to obtain aerial perspectives of enemy lines and fortifications, providing valuable intelligence that could not be obtained through ground reconnaissance alone. Once the photograph had been taken, the rocket camera would return to earth via parachute, allowing the captured images to be analyzed and used to inform military strategy. The use of rocket cameras during this time marked a significant advancement in the field of aerial reconnaissance and military technology during the First World War. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the German military during this period. It serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that technology played in the conflict and the importance of innovation in the face of adversity. The image also highlights the historical significance of the Zeiss lens, which continues to be a symbol of German engineering excellence to this day.
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