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An Italian battleship is hit, 1940 (1943)
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An Italian battleship is hit, 1940 (1943)
An Italian battleship is hit. The Warspite scores a direct hit on the Cesare at the extreme range of nearly 15 miles, 1940 (1943). An incident at the Battle of Calabria, fought off the coast of southern Italy on 9 July 1940. HMS Warspite was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship built for the Royal Navy during the early 1910s. She was involved in several major engagements, including battles in the North Sea and Mediterranean, earning her the most battle honours ever awarded to an individual ship in the Royal Navy and the most awarded for actions during the Second World War. Warspite gained the nickname the Grand Old Lady after a comment made by Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham in 1943 while she was his flagship. From East of Malta, West of Suez. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]
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Battleship Crew Damage Damaged Deck Mediterranean Sea Naval Battle On Board On Deck Royal Navy Sailor Sailors Sea Battle 2nd World War Giulio Cesare Hms Warspite Naval Warfare Second World War Warship World War 2 World War Two
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This print captures a pivotal moment during the Battle of Calabria in 1940, off the coast of southern Italy. The image showcases an Italian battleship, the Cesare, being struck by a direct hit from the HMS Warspite at an astonishing range of nearly 15 miles. The Warspite, a legendary Queen Elizabeth-class battleship commissioned by the Royal Navy in the early 1910s, was renowned for its involvement in numerous significant engagements throughout World War II. The photograph not only highlights the destructive power of naval warfare but also pays tribute to the brave crew members who risked their lives on these formidable warships. With its monochrome composition and dramatic depiction of damage on deck, this print encapsulates both the intensity and devastation experienced during this era. HMS Warspite earned her nickname "the Grand Old Lady" after Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham's remark while she served as his flagship. This iconic vessel holds a remarkable record for receiving more battle honors than any other individual ship in Royal Navy history. As we gaze upon this historic image, we are transported back to a time when nations clashed at sea and individuals demonstrated unwavering courage amidst chaos. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's resilience and sacrifice during one of history's darkest chapters – World War II.
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