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HMS Redoubtable bombarding off coast of Flanders, WW1
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HMS Redoubtable bombarding off coast of Flanders, WW1
The British battleship HMS Redoubtable (the renamed HMS Revenge) carrying out bombardment duties on German positions off the coast of Flanders during the First World War. Date: 7 September 1915
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This evocative image captures the British battleship HMS Redoubtable, formerly known as HMS Revenge, engaging in bombardment duties against German positions off the coast of Flanders during the First World War on 7 September 1915. The Redoubtable, a formidable vessel of the Royal Navy, is seen here unleashing a barrage of shells towards the enemy-held shores, sending plumes of thick smoke billowing into the sky. The sea around the battleship is choppy and turbulent, reflecting the intensity of the naval battle taking place. The First World War saw the deployment of numerous battleships like the Redoubtable in the waters of the North Sea and the English Channel, where they carried out bombardment duties against German positions in Flanders. The Redoubtable, which had been renamed from HMS Revenge earlier that year, was a formidable presence in the British naval fleet, armed with a main battery of ten 12-inch guns and capable of reaching a top speed of 21 knots. The bombardment duties carried out by the Redoubtable and other British battleships were a crucial component of the naval strategy during the First World War. By targeting German positions from the sea, the British Navy aimed to weaken the enemy's defenses and provide support to ground troops engaged in land battles. The image of the Redoubtable bombarding the coast of Flanders is a powerful reminder of the naval warfare that took place during this period and the vital role played by the Royal Navy in the outcome of the war.
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