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WW1 - Second Battle of Dover Strait - HMS Broke rams Germans
WW1 - During the Second Battle of Dover Strait, HMS Broke rammed SMS G42 on 21st April 1917 near the Goodwin Sands. In confusing action, there was close-quarter fighting between the crews. The German sailors tried to board and attack the British ship before it got free. Date: 1917
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This powerful image captures the intensity and chaos of the Second Battle of Dover Strait during World War I, as HMS Broke rams the German submarine SMS G42 on April 21, 1917. The Goodwin Sands, a notorious sandbank off the English coast, served as the backdrop for this pivotal moment in naval history. The Second Battle of Dover Strait was a fierce engagement between British and German naval forces, with both sides attempting to gain control of the vital shipping lanes in the English Channel. In this instance, HMS Broke, a British destroyer, encountered SMS G42, a German U-boat, in the early hours of the morning. The photograph depicts the moment of impact, with HMS Broke's bow plowing into the side of SMS G42. The close-quarter fighting that ensued was intense, with German sailors attempting to board and attack the British ship before it could free itself. The crews clashed in hand-to-hand combat, adding another layer of danger to an already perilous situation. Despite the bravery and determination of the German crew, HMS Broke emerged victorious. The successful ramming not only saved British lives and shipping but also boosted morale during a critical time in the war. This evocative image provides a glimpse into the raw emotion and danger of the First World War at sea, and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by sailors and marines on both sides of the conflict.
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