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L'attaque navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, Le blockhaus du commandant... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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L'attaque navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, Le blockhaus du commandant... 1918. Creator: Unknown
L'attaque navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, Le blockhaus du commandant du "Vindictive", 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; Après Zeebrugge, Le Blockhaus du Commandant du 'Vindicative' (1918)
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: This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the daring naval raid on the Belgian ports of Zeebrugge and Ostende during World War I. The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, shows the damaged blockhouse of the commander of the British cruiser HMS Vindicative. The raid, which took place on the night of April 22-23, 1918, was a significant event in the Atlantic U-boat campaign during World War I. The British Royal Navy, determined to disrupt the German naval supply lines, launched a daring attack on the Belgian ports, using a combination of destroyers, monitors, and other naval vessels. The photograph captures the aftermath of the successful raid, with the damaged blockhouse serving as a testament to the fierce battle that had taken place. The photograph shows the crew of the HMS Vindicative standing near the wreckage of the blockhouse, which was located in the port of Zeebrugge. The sailors, dressed in their uniforms, appear determined and victorious, having successfully carried out their mission. The image also shows the damage inflicted on the port facilities, with debris and wreckage scattered around the area. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the naval warfare that took place during World War I and the sacrifices made by the sailors on both sides. The image also highlights the importance of naval transport and transportation in the context of the war, as the British sought to disrupt the German supply lines and maintain their naval dominance in the Atlantic. Overall, this photograph is an important historical record of a significant event in the history of naval warfare.
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