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Monitor bombarding Lukuledi, East Africa, WW1
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Monitor bombarding Lukuledi, East Africa, WW1
Monitor bombarding Lukuledi from Lindi Bay, East Africa (now in Tanzania), July 1917, during WW1.
1917
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This evocative photograph captures the raw power and intensity of the First World War's naval battles in East Africa, as HMS M25 (commonly known as the Monitor) bombards the Lukuledi River fortifications from Lindi Bay in July 1917. The Monitor, a British M-class monitors, was one of several ships deployed to support the East Africa Campaign during World War I. In the image, the Monitor is seen firing its heavy guns towards the Lukuledi fortifications, sending plumes of smoke rising from the riverbank. The African coastline and the calm waters of the Indian Ocean form a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction unfolding on the shore. The Monitor's powerful presence is underscored by the tranquility of the surrounding sea, creating a surreal and otherworldly scene. The East Africa Campaign, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, saw the British and German forces clash for control of the strategic ports and railways in the region. The Monitor's bombardment of Lukuledi was part of a larger offensive aimed at securing the German stronghold of Tanga, located further north along the coast. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the brutal and far-reaching impact of the First World War, as it extended beyond the battlefields of Europe to the shores of Africa. The image also highlights the importance of naval power in shaping the outcome of the conflict, as well as the indelible mark it left on the African continent's history.
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