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Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle, WW1
Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle on 8 December 1914, when the British navy sank four German warships (Scharnhorst, Leipzig, Nurnberg and Gneisenau). Depicting HMS Invincible, Canopus, Carnarvon, Inflexible, Cornwall, Kent, Bristol and Glasgow, German Admiral Graf von Spee and British Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Sturdee. Date: 1914
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Action Admiral Atlantic Battleship Bristol Canopus Carnarvon Commemorating Conflict Falkland Falklands Frederick Glasgow Gneisenau Graf Inflexible Invincible Leipzig Nurnberg Sank Scharnhorst Sinking Spee Sturdee Vice Warship Warships December
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This evocative commemorative card pays tribute to the historic Falkland Islands naval battle that took place on 8 December 1914, during the early stages of the First World War. The battle saw the British Royal Navy, under the command of Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Sturdee, engage and sink four German warships, the Scharnhorst, Leipzig, Nurnberg, and Gneisenau, under the leadership of German Admiral Graf von Spee, in the South Atlantic. The image on the card depicts a number of key British vessels involved in the battle, including HMS Invincible, Canopus, Carnarvon, Inflexible, Cornwall, Kent, Bristol, and Glasgow. The German ships, though not shown, were no match for the superior firepower and maneuverability of the British fleet. The sinking of these German warships marked a significant victory for the British navy and helped to secure control of the South Atlantic. The card serves as a poignant reminder of the brave officers and men who fought in this important naval engagement. The image of the British ships, with their flags flying proudly, conveys a sense of determination and resolve in the face of adversity. The card also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the First World War and the pivotal role that the navy played in shaping the course of the conflict.
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