A zeppelin raider
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A zeppelin raider
A photograph showing a German Zeppelin air-ship over London on October 13th 1915, with shells from anti-aircraft guns bursting upon it
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13th 23rd Air Craft Anti Bursting Guns Raider Shells Zeppelin
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This striking image captures the tense moment during the night of October 13, 1915, when a German Zeppelin raider approached London, marking one of the earliest and most significant attacks on British soil during World War I. The photograph, taken from a vantage point in the city, shows the massive airship looming ominously in the dark sky, its silhouette illuminated by the explosions of anti-aircraft shells. The Zeppelin, a type of rigid airship named after its inventor, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, was a revolutionary form of military technology at the time. Capable of carrying bombs and explosives, these airships were used by the German military to launch surprise attacks on enemy targets from the air. On this fateful night, the Zeppelin LZ 38, also known as L31 or L32, made its way across the English Channel, intending to drop bombs on London. The British military was caught off guard, but quickly mobilized their defenses. Anti-aircraft guns were deployed, and the skies above the city were illuminated by the bright flashes of exploding shells. Despite the valiant efforts of the British forces, the Zeppelin managed to inflict damage on several buildings in London before continuing on its way. The raid marked a turning point in the war, as it highlighted the need for more effective air defense systems and led to the development of new technologies to counteract the threat of air raids. This photograph, taken from the Illustrated London News, provides a unique and chilling glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the early days of aerial warfare and the fear and uncertainty that came with it.
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