Periscopes Collection
"Peering into History: The Fascinating World of Periscopes" Step back in time to the trenches of WW1, where periscopes played a vital role as look-outs
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"Peering into History: The Fascinating World of Periscopes" Step back in time to the trenches of WW1, where periscopes played a vital role as look-outs. From the Russian Front to Hill 60 near Ypres, officers relied on trench periscopes to observe their surroundings and strategize. In moments of grandeur, such as Her Majesty's Procession down Northumberland Avenue or the Queen passing Hyde Park Corner in her Gold State Coach during her coronation, periscopes allowed crowds lining the route to catch a glimpse of royalty from afar. Not limited to royal events, even golf fans utilized these ingenious devices at tournaments. Spectators eagerly raised their periscopes above heads for an unobstructed view of their favorite players swinging away on the green. The significance extended beyond entertainment; they served as instruments for surveillance during times of war. German sentries diligently observed through these optical wonders on Hill 60 in 1916, while lithographs depicted the subterfuge employed by submarines using similar mechanisms below sea level. Whether it was capturing historical moments like the Coronation procession in Piccadilly Circus or aiding soldiers in treacherous warfare conditions, they have left an indelible mark throughout history. These innovative inventions continue to remind us that sometimes all we need is a different perspective – one that can be found through a simple device called a periscope.