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German troops at Oesel Island
German troops, wearing lifebelts, in a small boat having disembarked from the larger troopship alongside, prepare to make an amphibious landing on Oesel Island (Saaremaa, off the coast of modern day Estonia). Operation Albion, the German plan to occupy the Estonian islands of Oesel (Saaremaa), Dago (Hiiumaa) and Moon (Muhu), then part of the Russian Empire, began on 11 October 1917. By 16 October the island had been secured, and German forces remained in occupation until the end of the War
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October 1917: A Moment of History - German Troops Prepare for Amphibious Landing on Oesel Island during Operation Albion This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in history as German troops, dressed in lifebelts, make their way from a larger troopship to smaller boats for an amphibious landing on Oesel Island, off the coast of modern-day Estonia. The operation, named Albion, was part of a larger German plan to occupy the Estonian islands of Oesel (Saaremaa), Dago (Hiiumaa), and Moon (Muhu), which were then part of the Russian Empire. The photograph offers a glimpse into the logistical challenges of amphibious warfare during World War I. The troops, armed and determined, navigate the narrow passage from the larger ship to the smaller boats, their lifebelts a reminder of the risks involved in such an operation. The larger troopship looms in the background, a testament to the scale of the military effort. Operation Albion began on October 11, 1917, and by October 16, the island had been secured. German forces remained in occupation until the end of the war. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of this event, which marked a turning point in the military and political landscape of the Baltic region. As we reflect on the events of a century ago, this photograph offers a unique perspective on the human side of history, revealing the courage and determination of the soldiers who played a role in shaping the world we know today. The moon, a constant presence in the night sky, bears silent witness to the passage of time and the ebb and flow of history.
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