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Emden Bombards India
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Emden Bombards India
The German cruiser Emden cruises the Indian Ocean doing what damage she can : she shells the Anglo-Persian oil installation near Madras - seen burning here.
22nd September 1914
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Anglo Bombards Burning Cruiser Cruises Damage Emden Installation Madras Persian Shells
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This evocative image captures the destructive power of the German cruiser Emden as it bombards the Anglo-Persian oil installation near Madras in the Indian Ocean on September 22, 1914. The Emden, a sleek and formidable vessel of the Kaiserliche Marine (German Navy), had been cruising the Indian Ocean since August 1914, wreaking havoc on Allied shipping lines and colonial outposts. In this instance, the Emden's powerful guns are trained on the oil installation, causing it to erupt in flames. The Anglo-Persian Oil Company, which operated the installation, was a major supplier of oil to the British Empire, making this attack a significant blow to the Allied war effort. The oil installation was located at Manmadu, near Madras, in present-day Tamil Nadu, India. The attack on the installation was part of a larger German strategy to disrupt Allied supply lines and weaken their economic and military capabilities. The Emden's raid on the Indian Ocean was a daring and successful campaign that demonstrated the reach and capabilities of the German Navy. The cruiser, commanded by Captain Karl von Müller, evaded detection for several months, sinking or damaging over 20 Allied vessels and causing significant damage to infrastructure and commerce. The attack on the Anglo-Persian oil installation was a turning point in the naval war in the Indian Ocean during World War I. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the far-reaching consequences of military conflict and the devastating impact it can have on civilian populations and infrastructure. The flames from the burning oil installation cast an eerie glow over the water, reflecting the uncertainty and danger that characterized the early days of the war.
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