Photographic Print : WW1 - The Cuxhaven Action - aerial and naval combat
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WW1 - The Cuxhaven Action - aerial and naval combat
WW1 - Aerial and naval combat at Cuxhaven, a German North Sea Port. During the First World War. Nordholz Airbase with its airship hangars, near Nordholz to the south of Cuxhaven, was one of the major German naval airship stations. On Christmas Day 1914 it was attacked by Royal Navy seaplanes in the Cuxhaven Raid as depicted here. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14345009
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
25th Airship Attack Attacking Attacks Bomb Bombing Bombs Cuxhaven Raid Seaplane Seaplanes Zeppelin Zeppelins December
12"x8" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our exclusive Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, "WW1 - The Cuxhaven Action - aerial and naval combat" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back to the First World War era. Witness the drama of aerial and naval combat above the German North Sea Port of Cuxhaven. The image showcases Nordholz Airbase with its distinctive airship hangars, adding to the intrigue and historical significance of this powerful photograph. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and relive the past with every glance. Order your print today and let the story unfold.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity of the Cuxhaven Action, a pivotal moment in the naval and aerial combat during the First World War. The scene unfolds over the North Sea, with Nordholz Airbase and its distinctive airship hangars visible in the background, located south of the German port of Cuxhaven. On Christmas Day 1914, this strategic location became the target of a daring attack by the Royal Navy's seaplanes in what came to be known as the Cuxhaven Raid. The photograph depicts the chaos of the battle, with seaplanes dropping bombs from the sky, their shadows cast upon the water below. The airships, or zeppelins, stationed at Nordholz, are seen attempting to defend against the aerial assault, releasing their own counter-attacks in the form of bombs and anti-aircraft fire. The North Sea is a tumultuous backdrop to the conflict, with whitecaps and waves crashing against the shoreline. The Cuxhaven Raid marked a significant turning point in the war, as it demonstrated the potential of seaplanes as effective weapons in naval warfare. The audacious attack on Christmas Day 1914 also served as a reminder that even during the holiday season, the brutal realities of war continued to unfold. This photograph stands as a testament to the bravery and innovation of the soldiers and aviators involved in this historic battle.
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