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 trench entrance at the Western Front during World War I, taken in 1918. The image shows a wooden door leading into a dugout surrounded by loose earth and rocks, illustrating the conditions soldiers faced in the trenches. The perspective captures the raw and rugged nature of trench warfare, emphasizing the utilitarian design of such structures meant to provide shelter and defense for troops in the field.Trenches were a defining feature of World War I combat, particularly along the Western Front, characterized by extensive networks of fortifications. Soldiers lived in these trenches for long periods, facing harsh weather, poor sanitation, and the constant threat of enemy fire. The construction and maintenance of these structures were critical to military strategies, serving as both protective cover and living spaces for soldiers. The harsh conditions often led to health issues, making trench warfare notorious for its psychological and physical toll on personnel.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-08T14:49:10.000Z
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: trench, war, soldiers, military, combat, history
Theme: conflicts & wars, military, history, 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
