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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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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating WW2 poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a Royal Navy destroyer bravely escorting a large convoy through the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during the Battle of the Atlantic in 1941. The determination and courage of the sailors aboard the destroyer is palpable as they protect the valuable cargo from German counter-blockades. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of WW2 history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.7cm (11.9" x 8.1")
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.
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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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