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Poster Print : Outward Bound and Homeward Bound, WW1
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Outward Bound and Homeward Bound, WW1
Troopship deck with First World War soldiers leaving France on leave while others return to the Front via a boat in the distance. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14396452
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Bound Channel Crossing Deck Homeward Jun16 Leave Leaving Troopship
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our Outward Bound and Homeward Bound, WW1 poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the poignant moment of First World War soldiers leaving France for a brief respite at home, while others return to the front lines. The troopship deck scene, dated 1916, offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of war and the bittersweet nature of leaving and returning. Bring history to life in your home or office with this powerful and moving poster print.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of convergence between soldiers embarking on leave and those returning to the Front during the First World War. The image, taken in June 1916, depicts the deck of a troopship in the English Channel, with British soldiers in various stages of departure and arrival. In the foreground, soldiers in uniforms and heavy greatcoats are seen bidding farewell to their loved ones, while in the background, other soldiers are seen boarding boats to make their way back to the battlefields of France. The boats in the distance, carrying soldiers back to the Front, create a stark contrast to the scene of soldiers leaving on leave, highlighting the harsh realities of war and the bittersweet nature of homecoming. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the experiences of the soldiers during this pivotal period of the First World War, a time of hope and longing, of separation and reunion.
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