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German bomb damage, Salonika, Greece, WW1
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German bomb damage, Salonika, Greece, WW1
Damage caused by bombs dropped from 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: early 1916
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Air Ship Attack Balcony Bomb Bombing Bombs Damage Debris Lz85 Salonica Salonika Thessaloniki Zeppelin War Time Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the devastating aftermath of a German airship bombing raid on the city of Salonika, Greece during the First World War. The image, taken in early 1916, shows the destruction caused by bombs dropped from the German military airship LZ85, also known as the Salonika Zeppelin. Three innocent people were tragically killed and three more were injured in this attack. The LZ85, a formidable airship of the German military, had been brought down by the anti-aircraft guns of the British battleship Agamemnon on May 5, 1916. The once majestic airship, a symbol of German military might, now lies in ruins, its remains scattered across the scene. The photograph offers a haunting glimpse into the chaos and destruction wrought by the bombing raid. Debris and rubble fill the streets, and the facades of buildings are torn apart, their once grand structures reduced to shambles. The image also captures the sense of despair and disbelief etched on the faces of the people who have been left to pick up the pieces. The balcony of a damaged building provides a poignant vantage point from which to view the devastation. The remnants of everyday life - a chair, a table, a washing line - are now mere fragments amidst the destruction. The image serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the devastating impact it can have on communities, even in far-flung corners of the world like Salonika, Greece. This photograph, a poignant testament to a bygone era, offers a powerful and enduring reminder of the destructive power of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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