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Les sous-marins allemands a l'Oeuvre; Cargo piquant au fond par l'arriere, 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Les sous-marins allemands a l'Oeuvre; Cargo piquant au fond par l'arriere, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Les sous-marins allemands a l'Oeuvre; Cargo piquant au fond par l'arriere, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Conflict Lillustration Sailing Ships Sinking Torpedoed
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Les sous-marins allemands a l'Oeuvre; Cargo piquant au fond par l'arrière
EDITORS COMMENTS
(German Submarines at Work; A Cargo Ship Sinking in the Background, 1918) is a poignant and evocative photograph from the first world war era. The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, captures the raw power and destructive capabilities of German submarines during the conflict. The photograph depicts a cargo ship, its white sails billowing in the wind, as it is being torpedoed by a German submarine in the background. The water around the ship is churning with the force of the explosion, and the dark clouds of smoke rising from the ship's hull indicate the severity of the damage. The title of the photograph, "Cargo piquant au fond par l'arrière" (A cargo ship sinking in the background), underscores the sense of urgency and danger that pervades the scene. The photograph is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of submarine warfare during the first world war. German U-boats were a major threat to Allied shipping, and the sinking of merchant vessels resulted in significant losses to the Allied war effort. The photograph also highlights the importance of water transport during wartime, as cargo ships played a crucial role in the transportation of supplies and resources to the front lines. The photograph is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the realities of the first world war and the role of submarine warfare in shaping its outcome. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, adding to the mystery and intrigue surrounding this powerful and evocative image.
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