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WW1 - Home Front - Naval Raid on Scarborough - shell damage
WW1 - Home Front - Naval Raid on Scarborough - shell damage on the lighthouse. Date: 1914
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Apr19 Attack Attacked Damage Damaged Hole Lighthouse Raid Raider Ruin Scarborough Shell
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Naval Raid on Scarborough during the early days of World War I. The image, dated 1914, depicts the damaged lighthouse following the German attack on the coastal town in April of that year. The once proud and sturdy structure now stands as a ruin, its once tall and imposing silhouette disfigured by the holes and craters left by the enemy's shells. The destruction wrought by the raid was a stark reminder of the realities of war for those on the Home Front. The naval attack on Scarborough was one of several raids carried out by the German High Seas Fleet against British coastal towns, intended to disrupt trade and morale. The raid on Scarborough resulted in the deaths of over 100 civilians and caused significant damage to the town. This poignant photograph serves as a testament to the devastating impact of the war on civilian populations and the resilience of those left to rebuild in its wake.
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