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Bombardment of Lowestoft, WW1
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Bombardment of Lowestoft, WW1
German bombardment of the East Coast during the First World War. A police officer investigates in a room in a convalescent home in which the matron, who escaped unhurt, was sleeping at the time of the attack. Date: 1916
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In the quiet town of Lowestoft on the East Coast of England, the tranquility was shattered by the unexpected arrival of German naval guns during the First World War. In this poignant image from 1916, a police officer diligently investigates the aftermath of the bombardment that targeted civilian areas. The room he stands in was once a convalescent home, where the matron, who miraculously escaped unhurt, had been sleeping at the time of the attack. The once peaceful surroundings are now a scene of devastation, with houses reduced to ruins and the familiar comforts of home transformed into a war zone. The bombardment of Lowestoft was a reminder of the harsh realities of the Great War, which brought the conflict to the doorstep of civilians far from the battlefields. The image captures the sense of disbelief and determination in the face of adversity, as the authorities worked to assess the damage and provide support to those affected. This historical photograph offers a powerful reminder of the impact of war on civilians and the resilience of communities in the face of adversity.
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