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Bombardment of Copenhagen (Second Battle of Copenhagen), 15 August to 7 September 1807
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Bombardment of Copenhagen (Second Battle of Copenhagen), 15 August to 7 September 1807
Bombardment of Copenhagen (Second Battle of Copenhagen), 15 August to 7 September 1807. Date: 1807
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This evocative print captures the intensity and chaos of the Second Battle of Copenhagen, which took place from August 15 to September 7, 1807. The British Navy, under the command of Vice-Admiral Sir James Saumarez and Rear-Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, bombarded the Danish capital in an attempt to seize the Danish fleet and prevent it from falling into the hands of the French. The image shows the Danish city of Copenhagen under attack, with smoke rising from the buildings and the harbor as British ships fire their cannon at the Danish fortifications. Horses and troops are seen on the shore, ready to advance once the naval bombardment has weakened the Danish defenses. The Danish ships, some with their sails still hoisted, are visible in the background, attempting to defend the harbor. The Second Battle of Copenhagen was a significant naval engagement of the Napoleonic Wars, with far-reaching consequences. The British victory allowed them to secure control of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, cutting off Denmark from its trade routes and weakening its ability to support the French war effort. The battle also marked the end of the Danish navy as a major European power. This print, by TERRY PARKER from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a vivid and dramatic depiction of the events of the Second Battle of Copenhagen. The use of light and shadow, as well as the attention to detail in the ships and the soldiers, bring the scene to life and transport us back to this pivotal moment in history.
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