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Photographic Print : Camouflaged civilians, home guards and dogs in a London park hiding from the enemy above. Date: 1941
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Camouflaged civilians, home guards and dogs in a London park hiding from the enemy above. Date: 1941
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Media ID 32221644
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1941 Camouflage Camouflaged Camouflaging Civilians Defence Defend Enemy Font Heath Hiding Homefront Humor Invasion Parks Robinson Safety
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this evocative photograph from the Media Storehouse archives. Captured in 1941, this image portrays a scene of camouflaged civilians, home guards, and dogs in a London park, blending into their surroundings as they prepare for the enemy above. This historical moment, brought to you by Rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination during wartime. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 25.4cm (7.3" x 10")
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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
During World War II, the threat of enemy invasion loomed large over Britain, prompting civilians to take extraordinary measures to protect themselves and their country. In this striking print from 1941, we see a group of camouflaged civilians, home guards, and dogs hiding in a London park from potential aerial attacks.
The image captures the ingenuity and resourcefulness of ordinary people who were willing to do whatever it took to defend their homeland. With the enemy lurking above, these brave individuals used clever disguises and strategic positioning to blend into their surroundings and evade detection.
The scene is both tense and surreal, as men and women don elaborate camouflage suits while their loyal canine companions crouch beside them. The humor in the situation is not lost on us either - there is something undeniably absurd about seeing everyday citizens transformed into living shrubbery in an effort to outsmart the enemy.
As we reflect on this snapshot of wartime life in London, we are reminded of the resilience and unity that characterized Britain during one of its darkest hours. These camouflaged figures may have been hidden from view, but their determination to protect their country shines through brightly in this powerful image.
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