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German bombardment of Hartlepool during World War I
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German bombardment of Hartlepool during World War I
An attack by the Germans on Hartlepool during World War I which missed its main target and killed many civilians. Date: 1914
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This haunting image captures the aftermath of the German naval bombardment of Hartlepool, England during the early days of World War I. On the night of December 16, 1914, the German High Seas Fleet, under the command of Admiral Hipper, set out to attack the British coastal towns of Whitby and Scarborough. However, due to a navigational error, the German ships instead targeted Hartlepool, a smaller fishing town located between the two intended targets. The bombardment lasted for over an hour, during which time the German ships fired over 100 shells into the town. Many of these shells missed their intended targets and instead struck residential areas, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The image you see here shows the devastation wrought upon Hartlepool's waterfront, with buildings reduced to rubble and smoke rising from the wreckage. The attack on Hartlepool was a tragic reminder of the indiscriminate nature of war and the devastating impact it can have on civilian populations. Over 100 people were killed and hundreds more were injured in the attack. The incident also marked the first time that German forces had used heavy artillery against British soil during the war. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the conflict and serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and the need to protect civilian populations during times of war.
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