German air attack on British squadron by G. H. Davis
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German air attack on British squadron by G. H. Davis
A German air attack on a British squadron in the North Sea, 150 miles off the coast of Norway, in the early stages of the Second World War. German propaganda claimed there had been British losses, but Admiral Sir Charles Forbes described it as an episode during which no British ship was touched. Date: 27 September 1939
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This evocative print by G.H. Davis captures the tension and uncertainty of the early days of the Second World War, as a German air attack on a British squadron unfolds in the North Sea, 150 miles off the coast of Norway. The date was September 27, 1939, and the encounter between the two forces marked one of the first major military engagements of the conflict. According to German propaganda, the attack resulted in significant British losses, with ships and aircraft reportedly destroyed. However, Admiral Sir Charles Forbes, the British naval commander present during the encounter, described it as an episode during which no British ship was touched. Despite the conflicting reports, the image of the German air raid on the British squadron became a powerful symbol of the emerging conflict. The scene depicted in the print shows German aircraft strafing the decks of British warships, while anti-aircraft guns are fired in response. The North Sea, with its choppy waves and gray skies, provides a fitting backdrop to the drama unfolding before us. The image captures the sense of danger and unpredictability that characterized the early days of the war, as both sides tested each other's mettle in the first major military encounter of the conflict. The print is a poignant reminder of the wartime encounters that shaped the course of history, and the often conflicting narratives that emerged from the chaos and uncertainty of the battlefield. It is a testament to the power of propaganda and the enduring impact of visual imagery in shaping our understanding of historical events.
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