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Card commemorating Zeebrugge and Ostend raid, WW1
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Card commemorating Zeebrugge and Ostend raid, WW1
Card commemorating British raids on German shipping at Zeebrugge and Ostend, 23 April 1918. Date: 1918
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Attack Commemorating Cruiser Cruisers Daffodil Iris Keyes Ostend Raid Raiding Raids Shipping Submarine Submarines Tyrwhitt Vindictive Zeebrugge
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This poignant commemorative card dates back to the tumultuous year of 1918, during the First World War. The image on the card pays tribute to the daring British naval raids on German shipping at Zeebrugge and Ostend, which took place on the 23rd of April that year. The raids were a significant response to the German U-boat blockade that had been causing extensive damage to Allied shipping lines, threatening the supply of essential resources to the British Isles. The operation, led by Rear-Admiral Sir Roger Keyes, involved a fleet of British cruisers, including HMS Vindictive, HMS Iris, and HMS Tyrwhitt, as well as the submarines HMS Daffodil and HMS E18. The audacious plan involved the use of a captured German destroyer, the SMS C7, which was disguised as a German mine-laying vessel and used to lead the British fleet into the German-held ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend. The raids resulted in the destruction of over 30 German ships and the disruption of the U-boat bases, marking a crucial victory for the Allied forces. This card, produced in 1918, serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and determination of the British Navy during the First World War. The image on the card depicts the cruisers HMS Vindictive and HMS Iris, anchored in the English Channel, with the smoke from the explosions rising in the background. The title of the card reads, 'Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids, April 23, 1918.' The card's design also includes a small Union Jack flag and the inscription, 'In proud and grateful memory of those who took part in this great naval victory.' This historical artifact offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a tangible connection to the events and the people who played a crucial role in the outcome of the First World War.
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