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 photo depicts a desolate landscape from the Western Front during World War I, taken in 1918. It features a makeshift stone structure, possibly a shelter or bunker, surrounded by barren trees that appear to have been stripped of foliage, indicating a war-torn environment. The ground is covered in a layer of snow, suggesting cold conditions. The scene captures the harsh realities faced by soldiers in this area, where nature has been scarred by the effects of warfare.In the context of World War I, the use of trenches and shelters like the one shown was crucial for survival. These structures provided protection from enemy fire and the elements, accommodating soldiers in their fight on the front lines. The Western Front was characterized by trench warfare, which resulted in devastating battles and significant loss of life. The landscape frequently featured such makeshift accommodations built by troops as they navigated the challenges of prolonged engagement in a brutal conflict.The back of the photo is blank and does not contain any additional text. There are also no identifiable people present in the photograph.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-09T03:45:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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: war, snow, landscape, trench warfare, military, 1918, shelter
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, social 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
