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 solitary soldier standing inside a trench area, likely on the Western Front during World War I. The soldier, dressed in military attire complete with a hat and boots, is holding a box and appears to be surveying his surroundings. The scene is characterized by wooden supports and a makeshift wall typical of trench construction, which provides a glimpse into the living conditions faced by soldiers during this tumultuous time. The image is believed to have been taken in 1918, a critical year marking the end of the war.Trench warfare was a significant aspect of World War I, especially along the Western Front, where soldiers spent extensive periods in unsanitary and dangerous conditions. The establishment of these trenches was necessitated by the stalemate that characterized many battles, leading to a grim existence for troops who faced both enemy fire and the elements. Soldiers not only contended with the threat of enemy attacks but also the challenges of maintaining supplies and finding rest while enduring the physical and psychological toll of war.none
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-09T03:44:20.000Z
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: trench, soldier, military, Western Front, warfare, World War I, 1
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, people
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