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Sinking of the Scharnhorst by G. H. Davis
The sinking of the Scharnhorst: how the British fleet outmanoeuvred Germanys 26, 000-ton battleship. Showing some vital phases of an action in which units of the home fleet, led by HMS Duke of York, brought the enemy battleship to bay and destroyed her. Date: 26 December 1943
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1943 Action Battleship Conflict Davis Destroyed Enemy Phases Scharnhorst Sinking Success Sunk Units December Fleet
EDITORS COMMENTS
"This striking photograph captures the final moments of the German battleship Scharnhorst as she sinks into the North Sea on December 26, 1943. The Scharnhorst, a formidable 26,000-ton warship, was one of the last major German battleships in operation during World War II. In this decisive engagement, the British Home Fleet, led by the HMS Duke of York under the command of Admiral Bruce Fraser, outmaneuvered the Scharnhorst and her escorts. The action began when the Scharnhorst and her escorts were sighted off the coast of Norway. The British fleet, which included several cruisers and destroyers, gave chase. In the ensuing battle, the Scharnhorst was hit by several large shells, causing significant damage to her engines and hull. Despite the damage, the Scharnhorst continued to fight back, but her efforts were in vain. The British fleet closed in, and the Scharnhorst was eventually surrounded. In the final phases of the battle, the Scharnhorst was hit by multiple torpedoes and shells, causing her to list heavily and eventually sink. This photograph captures the aftermath of the battle, with the Scharnhorst's massive hull disappearing beneath the waves. The victory was a significant one for the British Navy, marking the end of major German naval resistance in the Atlantic and the North Sea. The sinking of the Scharnhorst was a testament to the superior tactics and firepower of the British fleet, and it helped to secure Allied dominance of the seas during World War II." G. H. Davis's photograph is a powerful reminder of the naval conflict that raged during World War II and the crucial role that the British Navy played in securing Allied victory. The image captures the raw power and destructive force of the battleships, as well as the determination and skill of the sailors who manned them. This photograph is an important historical record of a pivotal moment in naval history.
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