Rawalpindi outgunned by Deutschland by G. H. Davis
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Rawalpindi outgunned by Deutschland by G. H. Davis
The first sea battle of the Second World War: the British armed merchant cruiser Rawalpindis heroic stand, outgunned by the Deutschland. The fourth salvo from the Deutschland wrecks the Rawalpindis bridge: the climax of an unequal fight in the gloom of a sub-Arctic afternoon, with a diagram showing the course of the action.
23 November 1939
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Action Afternoon Allied Allies Arctic Armed Climax Conflict Cruiser Damage Davis Deutschland Diagram Double Fight Fourth Gloom Gloomy Heroic Merchant Rawalpindi Salvo Spread Stand Unequal Wreck Wrecking
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the climax of the first sea battle of the Second World War, as the British armed merchant cruiser Rawalpindi valiantly stands its ground against the superior German raider Deutschland. The date is November 23, 1939, and the stage is the sub-Arctic ocean. The fourth salvo from the Deutschland wrecks the Rawalpindi's bridge, marking the turning point in an unequal fight. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, with black smoke billowing from the stricken ship and fire raging across its deck. The gloom of the afternoon adds to the sense of drama and despair. The diagram accompanying this image illustrates the course of the action, showing how the Rawalpindi attempted to evade the larger and more powerful German raider before finally being outgunned. The heroic stand of the British vessel and its crew in the face of overwhelming force would become a symbol of the determination and resilience of the Allied forces in the early days of the war. The photograph, taken by renowned war correspondent and photographer G.H. Davis for the Illustrated London News, provides a powerful visual record of this pivotal moment in history. The image has been preserved and made available through Mary Evans Prints Online, offering a unique glimpse into the past and a reminder of the sacrifices made during the conflict.
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