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George V with military leaders during First World War
King George V in army uniform with British and French military leaders during the First World War. They are standing outside General Joffres chateau at Beauquesne in northern France, where they had met to discuss the results of the Somme offensive. From left to right they are General Joffre, President Poincare, George V, General Foch and General Sir Douglas Haig.
August 1918
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Beauquesne Chateau Discuss Discussion Foch Haig Joffre Leaders Meeting Offensive Poincare Results Shutters Somme Strategy Douglas War Time Ww 1
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the George V with Military Leaders during First World War poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This historic image, captured by Robert Hunt, depicts King George V in his army uniform, standing among esteemed military leaders, including French General Joffre, during the pivotal moments of the First World War. The scene takes place outside General Joffre's chateau at Beauquesne in northern France. This captivating poster print is an excellent addition to any history or military-themed decor, allowing you to bring a piece of the past into your home or office. Celebrate the bravery and resilience of the leaders who shaped history with this stunning, high-quality poster print.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph taken in August 1918, King George V of the United Kingdom stands amongst esteemed military leaders during the final stages of the First World War. The setting is the picturesque Château de Beauquesne in northern France, where the monarch and his allies had gathered to discuss the results of the recent Somme offensive. To the left of the King, with a stern expression, stands General John Joffre, the French Commander-in-Chief, who had overseen the initial planning and execution of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Next to him is the President of the French Republic, Raymond Poincaré, who had played a crucial role in coordinating the French and British war efforts. George V, resplendent in his military uniform, cuts an imposing figure in the center of the image. To his right is Marshal Ferdinand Foch, the French military commander who would eventually succeed Joffre and oversee the Allied victory in the war. And finally, to the far right, is General Sir Douglas Haig, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, who had led the British forces during the Somme offensive and the subsequent battles of Arras and Cambrai. The leaders are deep in conversation, their expressions serious and focused, as they deliberate on the strategy for the final push towards victory. The shutters of the chateau are closed behind them, shutting out the distractions of the outside world and allowing them to focus on the great war-time challenge at hand. This historic photograph, taken in the waning days of the First World War, captures a pivotal moment in the annals of military history, as these five great leaders came together to discuss the results of one of the most significant battles of the war and plan for the final victory. (c)Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. No commercial use.
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