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Clearing up bomb damage, Salonika, Greece, WW1
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Clearing up bomb damage, Salonika, Greece, WW1
British troops helping to clear up bomb damage caused by the German military airship LZ85 on Salonika (Salonica, Thessaloniki, Greece) during the First World War. Three people were killed and three injured. The LZ85 (also known as the Salonika Zeppelin) was brought down by anti-aircraft guns of the British battleship Agamemnon on 5 May 1916. Date: 1 February 1916
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Air Ship Attack Bomb Bombing Bombs Damage Debris Lz85 Salonica Salonika Thessaloniki Zeppelin War Time Ww 1
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the aftermath of the German military airship LZ85's bombing raid on Salonika, Greece, during the First World War on 1 February 1916. The image shows British soldiers diligently working to clear up the debris and damage caused by the bombing, which left three people dead and three injured. The LZ85, also known as the Salonika Zeppelin, had been brought down by the anti-aircraft guns of the British battleship Agamemnon on 5 May 1916, marking a significant victory for the Allied forces. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war time, with the destroyed buildings and shattered lives a stark reminder of the devastating impact of air raids. The image also serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the British military, who continued their efforts to rebuild and restore normalcy amidst the chaos of war. This powerful photograph provides a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the importance of peace.
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