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Bombardment of Scarborough - German navy gun-crew
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Bombardment of Scarborough - German navy gun-crew
The raid on Scarborough took place on 16th December 1914. It was an attack by the Imperial German Navy on the British seaport town. German gun-crew are pictured in action from their warship. The attack resulted in 137 fatalities and 592 casualties, many of whom were civilians. The attack resulted in public outrage towards the German navy for an attack against civilians, and against the Royal Navy for its failure to prevent the raid. Date: 1914
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Action Attack Attacking Attacks Bombard Bombarding Bombardment Raid Scarborough Seaport Sixteenth Warship December
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and destructive power of the Bombardment of Scarborough, an infamous military engagement during the First World War. The image portrays German gun-crew in focused action aboard their warship, preparing to unleash another volley of shells towards the unsuspecting British coastal town of Scarborough on December 16, 1914. The raid resulted in a devastating loss of life, with 137 fatalities and 592 casualties, many of whom were innocent civilians. The attack sparked widespread public outrage and disbelief, not only towards the Imperial German Navy for its ruthless targeting of a civilian population, but also towards the Royal Navy for its failure to protect the town and prevent the raid. This poignant snapshot of history serves as a stark reminder of the brutal realities of war and the human cost of military conflict.
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