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HMS Monarch firing her broadside, August 1914
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HMS Monarch firing her broadside, August 1914
The Orion-class British battleship, H.M.S. " Monarch", firing her broadside of 13.5 inch guns. She served in the 2nd Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet in World War I, and fought at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, suffering no damage. Date: 1914
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Battleship Broadside Firing Guns Monarch Orion Squadron Fleet
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This evocative photograph captures the majestic HMS Monarch, an Orion-class British battleship, unleashing her formidable broadside of thirteen and a half inch guns during August 1914. The Monarch, a proud addition to the 2nd Battle Squadron of the esteemed Grand Fleet, would go on to play a pivotal role in the historic Battle of Jutland on the 31st of May, 1916. The Grand Fleet, the largest naval force ever assembled, was the principal British naval formation during the First World War. The Monarch's powerful guns, each capable of firing a projectile weighing over 1,000 pounds, were a testament to the technological prowess and military might of the Royal Navy. The battleship's impressive broadside, with multiple guns arranged in a sweeping arc, was designed to deliver devastating firepower against enemy vessels. As the Monarch's guns roared to life, the sea around her was momentarily disrupted by the massive waves generated by the recoil. The sight and sound of this impressive display of naval force would have instilled awe and fear in any onlookers, serving as a reminder of the immense power wielded by the Royal Navy during the First World War. The Monarch's participation in the Battle of Jutland, one of the largest naval engagements in history, saw her emerge unscathed, a testament to her robust design and the skill of her crew. This photograph stands as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the seas were a battleground and the might of the world's navies were pitted against each other in a struggle for supremacy.
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