Canvas Print : WW1 - The Cuxhaven Action - aerial and naval combat
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WW1 - The Cuxhaven Action - aerial and naval combat
WW1 - Aerial and naval combat at Cuxhaven, a German North Sea Port. During the First World War. Nordholz Airbase with its airship hangars, near Nordholz to the south of Cuxhaven, was one of the major German naval airship stations. On Christmas Day 1914 it was attacked by Royal Navy seaplanes in the Cuxhaven Raid as depicted here. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14345009
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
25th Airship Attack Attacking Attacks Bomb Bombing Bombs Cuxhaven Raid Seaplane Seaplanes Zeppelin Zeppelins December
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "WW1 - The Cuxhaven Action - Aerial and Naval Combat" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intensity of World War I as you've never seen it before, with this awe-inspiring depiction of aerial and naval combat at the German North Sea Port of Cuxhaven. The image captures the Nordholz Airbase with its airship hangars, adding to the intrigue and historical significance of this powerful photograph. Elevate your home or office decor with this unique and striking piece of art that tells a story of history, courage, and determination.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity of the Cuxhaven Action, a pivotal moment in the naval and aerial combat during the First World War. The scene unfolds over the North Sea, with Nordholz Airbase and its distinctive airship hangars visible in the background, located south of the German port of Cuxhaven. On Christmas Day 1914, this strategic location became the target of a daring attack by the Royal Navy's seaplanes in what came to be known as the Cuxhaven Raid. The photograph depicts the chaos of the battle, with seaplanes dropping bombs from the sky, their shadows cast upon the water below. The airships, or zeppelins, stationed at Nordholz, are seen attempting to defend against the aerial assault, releasing their own counter-attacks in the form of bombs and anti-aircraft fire. The North Sea is a tumultuous backdrop to the conflict, with whitecaps and waves crashing against the shoreline. The Cuxhaven Raid marked a significant turning point in the war, as it demonstrated the potential of seaplanes as effective weapons in naval warfare. The audacious attack on Christmas Day 1914 also served as a reminder that even during the holiday season, the brutal realities of war continued to unfold. This photograph stands as a testament to the bravery and innovation of the soldiers and aviators involved in this historic battle.
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