Photographic Print : Tirpitz battery WWI
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Tirpitz battery WWI
Damage to the emplacement of a gun of the Tirpitz Battery caused by a 38cm shell in Ostend, Belgium during World War I
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Battery Cannon Cannons Damage Guns Ostend Tirpitz Weapon Weapons Ww 1
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating Tirpitz Battery WWI photographic print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of the First World War. Witness the aftermath of a 38cm shell explosion at the Tirpitz Battery in Ostend, Belgium. The damage to the emplacement of a massive gun is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war. Bring this historical moment into your home or office as a unique, rights managed print. Order now and relive history with every glance.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.9cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the relentless bombardment endured by the Tirpitz Battery in Ostend, Belgium during the First World War. The image shows the extensive damage inflicted upon one of the massive gun emplacements, a testament to the destructive power of the 38cm (15 inch) German naval guns that once dominated this coastal fortification. The Tirpitz Battery, named after the German Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, was a key component of the German defensive line along the North Sea coast. Constructed between 1906 and 1912, the battery housed a total of six large guns, each capable of firing a shell weighing over 900 pounds (400 kg) over a distance of 15 miles (24 km). These guns posed a significant threat to Allied shipping and coastal towns, and were a source of great concern for the British Royal Navy. However, the battery's invulnerability was short-lived. In the early hours of October 28, 1914, the British naval forces launched a daring raid on Ostend, using a combination of battleships, cruisers, and destroyers to bombard the German positions. The Tirpitz Battery was heavily targeted, and this photograph depicts the aftermath of one such attack. The gun emplacement, with its intricate network of concrete and steel, lies in ruins, the once mighty cannon reduced to a twisted, crumpled mass of metal. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of war and the enduring power of history. The Tirpitz Battery, once a symbol of German military might, now stands as a testament to the destructive capabilities of the weapons of war during the First World War.
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