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Battle of the Falkland Islands by G. H. Davis
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Battle of the Falkland Islands by G. H. Davis
The Battle of the Falkland Islands -- how Admiral von Spees squadron was sunk, the German cruiser Dresden alone escaping. Showing the action between the German cruiser Leipzig and the British ships Glasgow and Cornwall (top left), the duel between the Kent and the Nurnberg (top right), and the most dramatic moment of the fight -- the appearance of the British HMS Invincible and HMS Inflexible upon the scene of action (below). Date: 8 December 1914
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Action Admiral Conflict Cruiser Davis Deck Dramatic Dresden Escape Escaping Falkland Falklands Fight Glasgow Inflexible Invincible Leipzig Maps Nurnberg Sinking Spee Sphere Squadron Stern Sunk December
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The Battle of the Falkland Islands, fought on December 8, 1914, was a pivotal moment in the early stages of World War I at sea. In this dramatic image by renowned maritime artist G.H. Davis, the fate of Admiral von Spee's German squadron is sealed as British forces close in for the kill. The top left corner of the print depicts the intense action between the German cruiser Leipzig and the British ships Glasgow and Cornwall, their decks alive with activity as sailors man their guns. To the right, the duel between the Kent and the Nurnberg plays out, with both ships exchanging heavy fire. But the most dramatic moment of the fight is shown below, as the British battleships HMS Invincible and HMS Inflexible make their appearance on the scene. Their massive guns dwarf the smaller cruisers, and the sheer power of their broadsides was enough to sink three of von Spee's ships, including the SMS Scharnhorst and the SMS Gneisenau. The German cruiser Dresden, seen in the distance, manages to escape, making it the only surviving ship of the German squadron. The map in the background provides context to the location of the battle, which took place in the waters surrounding the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. This print is a testament to the heroism and determination of the sailors on both sides, and a reminder of the epic naval battles that shaped the course of history.
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