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America -. Capture Of General Lee

Capture Of General Charles Lee During The American War of Independence. Date: 1776

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Media ID 23093964

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1776 Capture Captures Independence Revolutionary

A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print

Experience history come to life with our Capture of General Lee poster print from Media Storehouse. This stunning, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back to the pivotal moment during the American War of Independence, as General Charles Lee is taken prisoner by British forces in 1776. Add this captivating piece to your home or office decor to ignite conversations and inspire a deeper appreciation for history. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your present.

Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 42.6cm x 30.6cm (16.8" x 12")

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 striking image captures the moment of surrender of General Charles Lee, a prominent British-born American military commander during the American War of Independence in 1776. The scene unfolds on a muddy road, with General Lee, dressed in a red coat and waistcoat, seated on the ground, his hands bound behind his back. His horse, reins in hand, stands nearby, its ears pricked and alert. Two British soldiers, one holding a sword, stand over him, ensuring his compliance. The background is filled with the chaos of battle, with soldiers and horses in various stages of engagement, smoke rising from the trees, and the sounds of gunfire and cries of men echoing through the air. General Lee, a veteran of the French and Indian War, had been appointed as the second-in-command to George Washington in the Continental Army. However, his actions during the Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778, raised suspicions among his colleagues, and he was relieved of his command. In the following years, he served in the French army before returning to America in 1776, hoping to regain favor with the Continental Congress. However, his past actions and his British birth made him a liability, and he was eventually captured by British forces on December 12, 1776, near Burlington Heights, New Jersey. This image, taken from the 18th century, is a poignant reminder of the complexities of the American Revolution and the role of individuals like General Lee, who, despite their military prowess and loyalty to the cause, were ultimately unable to escape the political and personal circumstances that led to their downfall. The capture of General Lee was a significant victory for the British forces, but it also highlighted the challenges facing the Continental Army and the American cause in the early years of the war.

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