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Ships of the Air versus Ships of the Desert, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
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Ships of the Air versus Ships of the Desert, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Ships of the Air versus Ships of the Desert, First World War, (c1920). British aeroplanes bombing a Senussi camel convoy laden with ammunition...The sketch by a British officer from which the drawing was made was accompanied by the following note: " In the region of Baharia Wells, south of Dabaa, one of the four great wells in the desert between Alexandria and Matruh, two of our aeroplanes accomplished a very hazardous feat in dropping bombs on a Senussi village and demolishing a camel convoy. Some camels were laden with high-explosives, and violent explosions occurred, causing great damage." The Senussi campaign was fought by the Kingdom of Italy and the British Empire against the Senussi, a religious order in Libya and Egypt, from November 1915 to February 1917. Drawn by F. de Haenen. From " The Great World War: A History", Volume V, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]
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This print titled "Ships of the Air versus Ships of the Desert" captures a pivotal moment during the First World War. Taken around 1920, it depicts British aeroplanes bombing a Senussi camel convoy loaded with ammunition in the region of Baharia Wells, south of Dabaa. The sketch from which this drawing was made was accompanied by a note written by a British officer who witnessed the event firsthand. He describes how two brave aeroplanes undertook an incredibly dangerous mission to demolish a Senussi village and destroy their camel convoy. Some camels were carrying high-explosives, resulting in violent explosions that caused significant damage. The context behind this image lies within the larger Senussi campaign fought between November 1915 and February 1917. The Kingdom of Italy and the British Empire joined forces against the Senussi, who were a religious order based in Libya and Egypt at that time. Drawn by F. de Haenen and featured in "The Great World War: A History" edited by Frank A Mumby, this print offers us a glimpse into one small but impactful episode during this historic conflict. It serves as a reminder of both the ingenuity displayed by aviators during wartime and the harsh realities faced on both land and air fronts alike.
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