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.The photograph depicts a World War I trench or dugout from 1918, likely situated on the Western Front. The image focuses on the structure, partially obscured by the surrounding terrain and vegetation, reflecting the makeshift nature and the harsh conditions soldiers faced. The trench is shown from a distance, indicating its strategic importance during the conflict.Trenches were a defining characteristic of World War I, providing cover and a base of operations for soldiers. They often extended for miles across the front lines, forming a complex network that had a profound impact on warfare strategy and soldier morale. Combat in these trenches was frequently brutal, leading to significant casualties. This particular trench could symbolize the extensive network of defenses that were critical during battles such as the Meuse-Argonne or the Somme, where trench warfare became emblematic of the conflict’s lethality and stalemate.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-08T14:49:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A 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, trench warfare, World War I, historical site
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, social history
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
