Description: This photo is from a collection of original WW1 photographs acquired from a large archive of WW1 Western Front images.Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5 original photograph.Condition: Fair to good condition for the age; some images have flaking of edges or light wear. Please see photos. Curling on most photographs as is typical from this era.This photograph captures a scene from 1918, depicting a military emplacement characterized by a camouflaged gunner's position, possibly a machine gun nest, nestled in a field. The surrounding grass adds to the camouflage, reflecting the tactical strategies employed during World War I. This specific location is indicative of the Western Front, where such defensive positions were critical in the trench warfare of the time. The year 1918 was marked by extensive fighting as World War I entered its final year, culminating in the November Armistice. Soldiers often relied on such defensive structures to protect themselves from enemy fire while maintaining an offensive against their adversaries. The field conditions, represented in the photograph, highlight the arduous and harsh environment faced by troops during this period.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-09T03:45:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: military, wartime, trench warfare, defense
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
