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Bombardment of Acre, Second Egyptian-Ottoman War (1839-1841)
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Bombardment of Acre, Second Egyptian-Ottoman War (1839-1841)
Bombardment of Acre, Second Egyptian-Ottoman War (1839-1841), 3 November 1840 Date: 1840
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1840 1840s Acre Bombardment Conflict Ottoman
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This striking image captures the intensity of the Bombardment of Acre during the Second Egyptian-Ottoman War in 1840. The photograph, taken on November 3, 1840, depicts a fleet of European ships off the coast of Acre, a city in modern-day Israel. The Ottoman fortifications can be seen in the distance, engulfed in smoke from the ongoing bombardment. The Second Egyptian-Ottoman War, also known as the Anglo-Egyptian War, was a conflict between the Egyptian forces led by Ibrahim Pasha and the Ottoman Empire, supported by European powers. The war began when Ibrahim Pasha, who had been ruling Egypt as a vassal of the Ottoman Sultan, declared himself independent. The European powers, concerned about the growing power of Egypt and its potential threat to their interests in the region, intervened. The Bombardment of Acre was a significant event in the war, as it marked the beginning of the European siege of the city. The European fleet, led by the British, French, and Austrian navies, bombarded the city's fortifications to weaken them before the ground assault. The bombardment lasted for several hours, and the smoke rising from the city and the sea attests to the intensity of the conflict. This photograph is a testament to the power and technology of the European navies during the 1840s. The ships in the image are heavily armed, with sails set and cannons ready to fire. The smoke and the chaos of the battle scene convey the sense of danger and uncertainty that must have surrounded the soldiers and sailors involved in the conflict. The image also underscores the significant role that naval power played in shaping the political landscape of the Middle East during this period.
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