Blitz on London -- Oxford Street, WW2
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Blitz on London -- Oxford Street, WW2
Fire crews, using radial branches, extinguishing fires in Londons main shopping district of Oxford Street, W1, after high explosive and incendiary bombs caused widespread damage and started very many serious fires in September 1940. Date: 1940
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Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Bombs Crew Damage Damaged Explosive Extinguishing Fires Hose Hoses Incendiary Lewis Oxford Raid Shopping Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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This evocative photograph captures the bravery and determination of the London Fire Brigade as they battled to extinguish fires in the heart of the city during the Blitz of September 1940. The scene is Oxford Street, W1, London's main shopping district, which had been devastated by high explosive and incendiary bombs. The fires, started by the intense heat of the explosions and the deliberate ignition of incendiary devices, had caused widespread damage and put countless lives at risk. The firefighters in this image are using radial branches, a type of firefighting tool, to direct jets of water towards the flames. Their faces are etched with concentration and the weight of the task at hand, as they work tirelessly to bring the blazes under control. The hoses, slick with water, lie discarded on the wet, damaged road, a testament to the intensity of the firefighting efforts. The London Fire Brigade's quick response was crucial in limiting the damage caused by the bombing raids. The 2nd World War, also known as World War II, saw London become a major target for the German Air Force, with the city suffering through numerous air raids. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and heroism of the firefighters and emergency services during the dark days of the Blitz.
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