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Illustrated War News front cover, naval, 12 August 1914
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Illustrated War News front cover, naval, 12 August 1914
Front cover of the first issue of the Illustrated War News, produced within a week of the outbreak of the First World War and dedicated to covering all aspects of the conflict. Cover shows a British battleship flanked by the British and French flags. Date: 1914
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This evocative front cover of the first issue of the Illustrated War News, published just a week after the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, encapsulates the patriotic fervor and sense of unity between Britain and its allies as the great powers plunged into the cataclysmic conflict. The image features a British Dreadnought-class battleship, symbolizing the formidable seapower of the Royal Navy, proudly flying the Union Jack alongside the French tricolor. The powerful warships, with their imposing guns and towering masts, were a testament to the naval might that would play a crucial role in the war at sea. The Illustrated War News, dedicated to covering all aspects of the conflict, was an essential source of information and morale-boosting imagery for the public as they followed the progress of the war. This historic front cover remains a powerful reminder of the patriotism and unity that defined the early days of the First World War.
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