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The Eastern Crisis, Bombardment of the Insurgent Camp on the Hills East of Canea by the Combined Fleet of the Powers, 21 February, Scene from the Fighting-Top of HMS "Revenge"(litho)
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The Eastern Crisis, Bombardment of the Insurgent Camp on the Hills East of Canea by the Combined Fleet of the Powers, 21 February, Scene from the Fighting-Top of HMS "Revenge"(litho)
1597607 The Eastern Crisis, Bombardment of the Insurgent Camp on the Hills East of Canea by the Combined Fleet of the Powers, 21 February, Scene from the Fighting-Top of HMS " Revenge" (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis, Bombardment of the Insurgent Camp on the Hills East of Canea by the Combined Fleet of the Powers, 21 February, Scene from the Fighting-Top of HMS " Revenge". Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 March 1897.
W H Overend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22273444
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Barfleur Bombardment Bombed Bombing Bombing Raids Bombing War Bombings Canea Combined Fleet Cretan Cretan Revolts Crete Dryad East Eastern Crisis Greek Islands Harrier Hills Hilly Hms Revenge Maria Theresa Powers Re Umberto Austria Austrian Austrians Brawl Brawling Fighting Conflict Greece Greek Greeks
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The print captures a dramatic scene from the Eastern Crisis, specifically the Bombardment of the Insurgent Camp on the Hills East of Canea by the Combined Fleet of the Powers on 21 February. The lithograph depicts a view from the fighting-top of HMS "Revenge" providing a unique perspective on this historic event. In this intense moment, we witness an array of naval power as ships from various nations unite to quell the uprising in Crete. The combined fleet includes vessels such as Admiral Charner, Re Umberto, Kaiserin Augusta, Maria Theresa, Dryad, Imperator Nicolai I, Harrier, and Barfleur. This international collaboration showcases both unity and determination in restoring order to these Greek islands amidst ongoing conflicts. The composition highlights not only military might but also strategic positioning as warships surround and bombard an insurgent camp nestled within hilly terrain. The hills east of Canea serve as a backdrop for this fierce battle between opposing forces. This engraving by W. H. Overend was originally published in The Illustrated London News on 13 March 1897. It offers viewers a glimpse into one aspect of Europe's turbulent history during that time period while emphasizing the significant role played by naval forces in resolving regional crises. Overall, this image serves as a testament to both historical events and artistic skill—a visual representation that transports us back to an era defined by conflict and diplomacy among powerful nations vying for control over strategic territories.
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