Poster Print : Smashed up German trench at Morval, Somme, WW1
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Smashed up German trench at Morval, Somme, WW1
A smashed up German trench at Morval on the Somme, Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14126866
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Morval Smashed Somme Support Supports Timber Trench Trenches Trunk Trunks
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning selection of historic poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, "Smashed up German trench at Morval, Somme, WW1," transports you to the Western Front during World War One. Taken circa 1916, this rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online provides a striking glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare. Add this evocative piece to your home or office to inspire reflection and appreciation for the past. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your space. Order yours today and let history come alive in your world.
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 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 destruction and chaos of the Battle of the Somme during World War One, specifically at Morval in France. The image showcases a smashed up German trench, with its wooden supports and timber walls in disarray. The tree trunks in the background, some still standing, add a sense of the natural world continuing amidst the devastation. The trench system was a defining feature of the Western Front, with both sides constructing intricate networks of trenches to protect their troops from enemy fire. The British Army launched a major offensive at Morval in September 1916, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. The photograph, taken circa 1916, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare and the destructive power of modern warfare in the first half of the 20th century. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers from all nations during the Great War, and the historical significance of the events that unfolded on the Western Front.
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