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Shell damage in Hartlepool, WW1
Shell damage to buildings in Hartlepool after a night of bombing during the First World War. Diagrams show the path of a shell, damaging houses and industrial chimneys.
16 December 1914
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Media ID 14134644
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Attack Bomb Bombed Bombing Bombs Chimney Chimneys Civilian Damage Damaging Diagram Diagrams Enemy Hartlepool Path Shell Shells Sphere Weapon December Weapons
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 10.2cm (9.3" x 4")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the devastating aftermath of a night of bombing in Hartlepool during the First World War on 16 December 1914. The image shows the destructive path of a falling shell, which tore through the domestic and industrial landscape of this coastal town in England. The diagrams accompanying the photograph illustrate the trajectory of the explosive projectile, revealing the precise points of impact on buildings and industrial chimneys. The enemy attack left a trail of destruction in its wake, damaging numerous houses and causing significant harm to the local community. The once-proud chimneys, symbols of industry and progress, now lay in ruins, their structural integrity shattered by the force of the shell. The domestic houses, huddled together in the background, bear the brunt of the destruction, their roofs caved in and walls cracked and crumbling. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilian populations and their communities. The shells, weapons of war, were indiscriminate in their destruction, causing harm to both military targets and innocent civilians. The night of bombing in Hartlepool marked a turning point in the war, as the enemy's ability to launch attacks from the sea became apparent. The town, and its residents, were left to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the destruction. This powerful image, taken by the Illustrated London News Ltd, offers a glimpse into the wartime experience and the human cost of the First World War. The diagrams provide a unique perspective, illustrating the destructive force of a single shell and the devastating impact it had on the town of Hartlepool.
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