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La Victoire Britannique des Iles Falkland; Le combat, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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La Victoire Britannique des Iles Falkland; Le combat, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La Victoire Britannique des Iles Falkland; Le combat. Un echec naval subit le 1er novembre sur la cote de chili, devant Coronel est venge par une escadre britannique, le 8 decembre aux ils Falkland. A une heure de l'apres-midi, le "Glasgow", le "Kent", l "Invincible" et l "Inflexible", en ligne de bataille, de gauche a droite, engageaient l'action contre le "Scharnhorst", le "Gneisenau", le "Nurnberg", le "Leipzig" et le "Dresden", 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Atlantic Ocean Battlecruiser Cruiser Fight Gneisenau Naval Ship Ocean Royal Navy Scharnhorst Warships Battle Of The Falkland Islands Hms Inflexible Hms Invincible Hms Kent Naval Warfare South Atlantic Warship
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La Victoire Britannique des Iles Falkland; Le combat
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is a captivating lithograph depicting the pivotal Battle of the Falkland Islands during the First World War. The image, created in 1914, is from the "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris. The print portrays the decisive moment of the battle, where the British ships HMS Glasgow, HMS Kent, HMS Invincible, and HMS Inflexible engage the German vessels SMS Scharnhorst, SMS Gneisenau, SMS Nurnberg, SMS Leipzig, and SMS Dresden. The battle took place on December 8, 1914, as a response to a previous naval defeat the British had suffered on November 1, 1914, near Coronel, Chile. The scene unfolds in the South Atlantic Ocean, with the ships forming a battle line from left to right. The British vessels, proudly representing the might of the Royal Navy, are determined to avenge their earlier loss. The German ships, equally determined, are shown in the foreground, with their masts and sails raised high, ready for the impending clash. The Battle of the Falkland Islands was a significant turning point in the naval warfare of the First World War, as it marked the first major victory for the Royal Navy against the German High Seas Fleet. The print captures the intensity and drama of this historic battle, offering a glimpse into the naval warfare of the early 20th century. The print, with its intricate details and dynamic composition, is a testament to the skill of the unknown artist and the power of the lithographic process. It is a valuable addition to any collection of historical prints or maritime art, providing a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in world history.
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