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, taken in 1918, captures a soldier in front of a makeshift wooden structure, likely serving as a shelter or barrack near the Western Front during World War I. The soldier, dressed in period military attire, is positioned casually against the structure, which shows signs of wear and damage, hinting at the harsh conditions of wartime life. This scene reflects the daily realities faced by soldiers stationed in war-torn regions.During World War I, soldiers often made do with rudimentary shelters that lacked basic comforts. Many were built from salvaged materials and designed to provide minimal protection against the elements. The war's trench warfare tactics resulted in long stays in such makeshift accommodations, where soldiers faced not only combat but also adverse living conditions, including mud, rain, and cold. The Western Front, particularly in 1918, was marked by extensive military operations, leading to high casualties and significant hardships for those stationed there.Captions or significant text are not present in the image, and no identifiable names accompany it.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-09T04:16:13.000Z
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: military, WW1, soldier, barrack, wooden structure, wartime
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
