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Aerial view of damaged Zeebrugge Mole, Belgium, WW1
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Aerial view of damaged Zeebrugge Mole, Belgium, WW1
German aerial photograph of the gap in the viaduct at the landward end of the mile-long Zeebrugge Mole, at the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, after the Zeebrugge Raid (23 April 1918), during the First World War. The gap was made when the British submarine HMS C3, filled with explosives, was blown up to help neutralise the port, which was used as a base by the German navy. Date: circa late April 1918
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Belgian Damage Damaged Mile Mole Raid Viaduct Zeebrugge Base War Time Ww 1
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This aerial photograph captures the aftermath of the Zeebrugge Raid, an audacious military operation during the First World War that took place on the night of 23 April 1918. The image shows the damaged Zeebrugge Mole, a mile-long viaduct that protected the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, from the open sea. The German navy had been using the port as a base, making it a strategic target for the British forces. In an ingenious plan, the British Royal Navy filled a submarine, HMS C3, with explosives and sailed it into the port. The submarine was then remotely detonated, creating a gaping hole in the landward end of the mole. The resulting damage can be seen in this photograph, with debris scattered around the area and the viaduct's once solid structure now broken and fragmented. The Zeebrugge Raid was a significant success for the Allies, neutralising the port and disrupting the German navy's operations. The raid also demonstrated the growing importance of naval warfare and the innovative tactics being employed during the Great War. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in world history, showcasing the devastating impact of military action on the built environment.
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