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 trench on the Western Front during World War I, showcasing a weathered and heavily wooded area typical of the battlefield landscape. The trench appears worn, with debris and branches scattered around, suggesting it was not in active use at the time of the photograph. The ground is muddy, typical of the conditions soldiers faced, and there are no identifiable individuals present in the image.The use of trenches was a defining feature of World War I, particularly on the Western Front, as they provided soldiers with protection from enemy fire. These fortifications were crucial for both defense and strategy, often leading to static warfare where both sides faced enormous losses. By 1918, the war was in its final year, and the Allies were beginning to gain an upper hand, reflecting a weary yet determined atmosphere among troops as they prepared for decisive offensives.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-09T03:44:41.000Z
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: World War I, trench warfare, military history, WW1, mud, soldier
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, social history, military
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
