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Admirals of the British Navy, WW1
The Sure Shield of Britain -- twelve Admirals of the British Navy on the outbreak of the First World War. They are: Rear Admirals Wemyss, Dudley De Chair, Warrender, King Hall, Limpus, Vice Admirals Startin and Lowry, and Admirals Callaghan, Jellicoe, May, Poe and Hedworth Meux. Date: August 1914
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Admirals Buttons Callaghan Dudley Hedworth Jellicoe Leaders Lowry Medals Meux Outbreak Rear Shield Twelve Vice Wemyss
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The Sure Shield of Britain: Twelve Admirals of the British Navy on the Outbreak of the First World War This evocative photograph captures the solemn faces and resolute expressions of twelve leading figures in the British Royal Navy during the early days of the First World War. Taken in August 1914, the image features Rear Admirals Wemyss, Dudley De Chair, Warrender, King Hall, Limpus, Vice Admirals Startin and Lowry, and Admirals Callaghan, Jellicoe, May, Poe, and Hedworth Meux. The admirals are dressed in their full uniforms, adorned with various medals and insignia, each man a testament to a lifetime dedicated to the service of the British navy. Their uniforms, with their gleaming buttons and polished shoes, add an air of formality and tradition to the scene. The shield-shaped backdrop on which they stand emphasizes the protective role these men played in safeguarding the nation during this tumultuous period. The First World War marked a turning point in naval history, and the leadership of these admirals was crucial in ensuring the survival and success of the British fleet. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human element behind the grand strategies and military maneuvers of the war. The faces of these men, their uniforms, and the backdrop of the shield, all come together to evoke a sense of history and the weight of responsibility that rested on their shoulders during this pivotal moment in time.
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