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Workmens dwellings damaged by the mass German airship raid
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Workmens dwellings damaged by the mass German airship raid
On the night of the 31st January 1916, Zeppelins of the German Navy attacked the Midlands causing extensive damage. Air raid sirens were used for the first time to warn the civilian population of the incoming aerial attack. Police ensured that a black-out was in place. Workmen stand in the rubble.
1916
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31st Airship Attack Attacked Causing Civilian Damage Damaged Dwellings Extensive Incoming Mass Midlands Population Raid Rubble Sirens Stand Workmen Zeppelins January
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This poignant image captures the aftermath of the devastating mass German airship raid that took place on the night of 31st January 1916, over the Midlands of England. The First World War was entering its second year, and this was the first time that air raid sirens were used to warn the civilian population of an incoming aerial attack. The German Navy, with its formidable fleet of Zeppelins, had targeted industrial areas, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and civilian dwellings. In this photograph, published by the Illustrated London News in December 20, 1916, workmen stand amidst the rubble of damaged dwellings. Their faces etched with concern and determination, they assess the extent of the damage and begin the arduous task of rebuilding. The black-out, enforced to prevent the German airships from locating their targets, casts an eerie glow over the scene. The raid, which lasted for over three hours, saw 13 Zeppelins drop over 20 bombs on various targets, including Birmingham and Coventry. The attack resulted in the deaths of over 50 civilians and injured hundreds more. Despite the destruction and loss, the resilient spirit of the British people shone through, as they rallied together to rebuild and carry on in the face of adversity.
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