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Raid on Scarborough - 1914

Damage caused to the Grand Restaurant during the raid on Scarborough, which took place on December 16th, 1914. The raid was an attack by the German navy on the British seaport resulting in 137 fatalities and 592 casualties, many of which were civilians. Date: 1914

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Action Assault Attack Clock Damage Damaged Outrage Raid Restaurant Scarborough Shelled Shelling December Ww 1


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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the devastating raid on Scarborough, a coastal town in North Yorkshire, England, which took place on December 16, 1914. The image shows the extensive damage caused to the Grand Restaurant, a popular establishment located in the heart of the town, following the German naval attack during the early stages of World War I. The raid, which was an unexpected assault on a civilian population, resulted in 137 fatalities and 592 casualties, making it one of the most significant civilian casualty incidents of the war. The German navy, in an act of outrage, shelled the town indiscriminately, causing widespread destruction and chaos. The clock on the building in the background of the photograph is frozen at 11:15, adding to the sense of stillness and silence that followed the attack. The Grand Restaurant, a symbol of the town's vibrant hospitality industry, now lies in ruins, a stark reminder of the brutal reality of war. This photograph, taken in the aftermath of the raid, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the conflict and the devastating impact of military aggression on civilian populations. The raid on Scarborough was a turning point in the war, leading to increased tensions between the British and German forces and fueling public outrage against the German military.

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