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British destroyers leaving Libau for Reval, Baltic, post-WW1
British torpedo boat destroyers leaving the Russian port of Libau (now Liepaja, Latvia) for Reval (now Tallinn, Estonia), as part of Baltic Operations soon after the end of the First World War. Date: December 1918
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Baltic Destroyer Destroyers Estonia Latvia Leaving Operations Reval Tallinn Torpedo December Libau Liepaja Ww 1
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 18cm (9.3" x 7.1")
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In this evocative photograph, a flotilla of British torpedo boat destroyers is seen leaving the Russian port of Libau (now Liepaja, Latvia) for Reval (now Tallinn, Estonia) in the Baltic Sea, towards the end of 1918. The First World War had come to an end just a few weeks prior, and the British Navy was taking an active role in the complex political landscape of the Baltic region, which was experiencing the aftershocks of the war and the collapse of the Russian Empire. The destroyers, their decks awash with sailors in heavy winter coats and pea jackets, are making their way out of the harbor, their funnels billowing smoke against the grey winter sky. The scene is one of both departure and arrival, as these ships were not only leaving Libau but also heading towards their new destination in Estonia, where they would participate in the British military intervention in the Baltic region, known as Baltic Operations. The photograph captures the sense of transition and uncertainty that marked the end of the war and the beginning of a new era in European history. The British Navy's presence in the Baltic was a testament to the complex geopolitical dynamics at play, as various powers vied for influence in the region. The image also serves as a reminder of the naval might of the British Empire and its role in shaping the post-war world. The photograph was taken in December 1918, a time when the fate of Europe and the Baltic region was still uncertain. The ships in the photograph would go on to play a significant role in the political and military landscape of the region, as the British sought to protect their interests and maintain stability in the wake of the First World War. This powerful image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, as the world adjusted to the new realities of the post-war world.
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