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L'attaque navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, le retour triomphal du... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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L'attaque navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, le retour triomphal du... 1918. Creator: Unknown
L'attaque navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, le retour triomphal du "Vindictive" a Douvres: l'equipage pousse des hourras, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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L'Attaque Navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, le retour triomphal du "Vindictive" a Douvres: l'equipage pousse des hourras" (The Naval Attack on Zeebrugge and Ostend; After Zeebrugge, the Triumphant Return of the "Vindictive" to Dover: the Crew Cheers) is a poignant photograph from the first world war era, taken from the pages of "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The image captures the moment of jubilation and triumph as the British cruiser HMS Vindictive sails into Dover harbor following the successful Zeebrugge Raid in 1918. The raid, a daring operation by the Royal Navy to block the German U-boat bases in the Belgian ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend, was a significant turning point in the Atlantic U-boat campaign during the first world war. The photograph shows the crew of the Vindictive, clad in their navy uniforms, gathered on the deck of their ship, waving and cheering as they return home, victorious. The water around the ship is filled with small boats transporting soldiers and civilians, all eager to welcome the returning heroes. The image is a testament to the bravery and determination of the British sailors during the conflict and the relief and joy felt by the British people as the tide of the war began to turn in their favor. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the military campaign and naval warfare that took place during the first world war, and the sacrifices made by the men and women who served in the armed forces. It is a poignant and evocative image that continues to resonate with audiences today, over a century after the events it depicts.
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