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Poster Print : Lighting the fuse of a battery of four crapouillots 1915
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Lighting the fuse of a battery of four crapouillots 1915
French infantry bombardiers about to fire their home-made trench mortars under the watchful eye of the captain of the company.
1915
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Media ID 14116652
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Artillery Artillerymen Attack Bags Bombs Homemade Infantry Infantrymen Launching Mortar Sand Sandbags Trench Trenches Weapon Made Weapons
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the evocative image "Lighting the fuse of a battery of four crapouillots, 1915" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful and historic print transports us back to the trenches of World War I, capturing the tense moment as French infantry bombardiers prepare to fire their homemade trench mortars under the watchful eye of their company captain. The determination and focus in their faces speak volumes of the courage and resilience of soldiers during this pivotal time in history. Bring this iconic image into your home or office as a reminder of the past and the enduring human spirit. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today and relive history in stunning detail.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.1cm (11.9" x 7.5")
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) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the First World War in 1915, as French infantry bombardiers prepare to light the fuses of a battery of four crapouillots, or home-made trench mortars. The soldiers, dressed in heavy coats and helmets, are poised and focused, their expressions a mix of determination and intensity. The captain of the company, with a stern gaze and clenched fists, watches over the scene, his presence a testament to the gravity of the situation. The crapouillots, crude yet effective weapons, were made from metal drums, filled with explosives, and launched using sandbags as counterweights. They were used extensively by both sides in the trenches, providing a means to attack enemy positions from a distance and disrupt their lines. The sandbags, piled high behind the soldiers, serve as a reminder of the makeshift nature of the battlefield and the ingenuity of the soldiers in adapting to the harsh conditions of trench warfare. The scene is set against a backdrop of muddy trenches, the ground churned up by the passage of troops and the relentless bombardment. The soldiers, their faces etched with the grime of battle, are a testament to the harsh realities of the war. The image is a powerful reminder of the bravery and resourcefulness of the soldiers on the Western Front, and the desperate measures they took to gain an advantage over their enemies.
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