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Les sous-marins allemands a l'Oeuvre; Deux phases de l'agonie d'un voiler, 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Les sous-marins allemands a l'Oeuvre; Deux phases de l'agonie d'un voiler, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Les sous-marins allemands a l'Oeuvre; Deux phases de l'agonie d'un voiler, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Conflict Lillustration Listing Sailing Ships Sinking Torpedoed
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Les sous-marins allemands a l'Oeuvre; Deux phases de l'agonie d'un voiler" (German Submarines at Work: Two Phases of the Agony of a Sailing Ship, 1918) is a poignant photograph from the first world war era, taken from the acclaimed French publication "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, 1924. The image captures the devastating impact of German submarine warfare during the conflict, as two sailing ships are shown in the final moments of their existence. In the foreground, a sailing ship is engulfed in smoke and chaos as it is being torpedoed by a German submarine. The crew can be seen scrambling to abandon ship, their desperate attempts to save their vessel futile against the relentless onslaught of the underwater enemy. The ship's once proud sails are now tattered and torn, a symbol of the destruction wrought by the war. In the background, another sailing ship is shown in a more advanced stage of sinking. Its mast has already toppled over, and the water is rapidly encroaching on its deck. The fate of its crew is unknown, but it is clear that they too have fallen victim to the ruthless tactics of the German submarine fleet. This haunting image serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of war on civilian shipping and the lives of those who worked on them. The photograph is a testament to the bravery and resilience of those who sailed the seas during this tumultuous time, as well as the brutal reality of the conflict that engulfed Europe and the world. The exact creator of this powerful photograph remains unknown, adding to its mystery and historical significance. It is a poignant reminder of the past, and a reminder of the importance of peace and the preservation of human life.
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