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WW2 - Destroyer escorting large convoy - Atlantic
WW2 - A Royal Navy Destroyer escorting a large convoy through the German counter-blockade - The Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1941
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Convoy Destroyer Escort Escorting Escorts Guarding Route Seas Shipping Supply Threat
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our exclusive Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, "WW2 - Destroyer escorting large convoy - Atlantic," taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the heart of the Second World War. Witness the bravery and determination of the Royal Navy as they escort a large convoy through the treacherous waters of the Atlantic, facing the threat of German counter-blockades during the Battle of the Atlantic in 1941. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and relive the heroic tales of the past.
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Estimated Product Size is 31.4cm x 21.2cm (12.4" x 8.3")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II. In the image, a Royal Navy destroyer, its deck guns at the ready, boldly cuts through the choppy waves as it escorts a large convoy of merchant ships through the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The convoy, laden with vital supplies and essential resources, is a crucial lifeline for the Allied forces, who are under constant threat from German U-boats and surface raiders. The Battle of the Atlantic, which raged from 1939 to 1945, was a pivotal campaign of World War II, with both the Allies and the Axis powers vying for control of the vital shipping lanes that crisscrossed the Atlantic. The German Navy, under the command of Admiral Dönitz, launched a relentless campaign to disrupt Allied supply lines, sinking hundreds of merchant ships and threatening the very survival of the Allied war effort. The Royal Navy, with its powerful fleet of destroyers, corvettes, and other warships, was charged with protecting the convoys and ensuring that the vital supplies reached their destinations. The destroyer in this photograph is just one of many that bravely guarded the Atlantic shipping lanes, risking their own lives to protect the Allied war effort. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served in the Royal Navy during World War II, and the crucial role they played in the eventual victory of the Allied forces.
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