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Fire fighters tackle a blaze in a London street. Y2K WW2 On the night of 29
Fire fighters tackle a blaze in a London street.
Y2K WW2
On the night of 29 December 1940, the Luftwaffe dropped 10, 000 fire bombs on the City of London, having already destroyed the mains water supply in an operation timed to coincide with a tidal low point in the Thames. For a while there was little that the firemen could do to prevent the spread of the fire but eventually another supply was hooked up. Even so, by this point the fire had spread dramatically and the auxilliary fire service fought the blaze for hours before getting it under control with the help of soldiers and civilians.
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Firefighters Battle the Devastating Blaze of London's Darkest Night - Y2K WW2
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. This powerful print captures a defining moment in history, as brave firefighters tackle an inferno that engulfed a London street during World War II. On the fateful night of 29 December 1940, the Luftwaffe unleashed their fury upon the City of London, dropping a staggering 10,000 fire bombs. To compound this catastrophe, they had cunningly destroyed the mains water supply and timed their attack with a tidal low point in the Thames. Initially overwhelmed by these sinister tactics, our valiant firemen faced an uphill battle to contain and extinguish this raging blaze. With limited resources at hand and little means to prevent its rapid spread, hope seemed dim. However, undeterred by adversity, they persevered until another water supply was hastily connected. Hours turned into eternity as auxiliary fire services tirelessly fought alongside soldiers and civilians to tame this merciless beast. Their collective efforts finally paid off when they managed to gain control over the flames that threatened to consume everything in sight. This poignant image serves as a testament to human resilience amidst unimaginable destruction. It reminds us of those who risked their lives selflessly during one of humanity's darkest chapters – World War II. Let it stand as a reminder of our duty to honor their sacrifices while cherishing peace and unity for generations yet unborn.
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