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With the British navy off the Dardanelles, WW1
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With the British navy off the Dardanelles, WW1
With the British navy off the Dardanelles during the First World War. Top: HMS Agamemnon and the arrival of a big transport. Middle: a British battleship under fire from enemy shrapnel. Bottom: removing submerged barbed wire off the Gallipoli coast. Date: 1915
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Action Agamemnon Arrival Barbed Battleship Beam Danger Dangerous Dardanelles Davis Enemy Gallipoli Remove Removing Shrapnel Sphere Submerged Underwater Wire
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With the British Navy Off the Dardanelles: A Glimpse into the Perilous Naval Battle of 1915 Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the First World War, the waters off the Dardanelles Straits bore witness to one of the most intense naval battles of the conflict. This evocative photograph print, dating back to 1915, offers a captivating glimpse into the heart of the action. At the top, the HMS Agamemnon and a massive transport ship can be seen arriving, their sails billowing in the wind as they approach the Gallipoli coast. The Agamemnon, a formidable British battleship, would play a crucial role in the naval assault on the Ottoman fortifications. Moving down the image, a British battleship comes under relentless fire from enemy shrapnel. The ominous dark clouds of smoke rising from the ship's funnels contrast sharply with the bright, piercing flashes of exploding shells. The scene is a testament to the brutal and unforgiving nature of the naval warfare during this period. At the bottom, British sailors can be seen working tirelessly to remove submerged barbed wire off the Gallipoli coast. The underwater hazard posed a significant danger to the advancing British fleet, and the removal of these obstacles was a critical task in ensuring the success of the naval operation. This photograph print, taken from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant and historical record of the events that unfolded in the Dardanelles during the First World War. The interplay of light and dark, the sense of danger and urgency, and the sheer scale of the naval forces involved, make this image a captivating and essential piece of wartime history.
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