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HMS Lion of the Royal Navy in Great War Deeds, WW1
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HMS Lion of the Royal Navy in Great War Deeds, WW1
Vice-Admiral Beattys flagship, the battle cruiser HMS Lion of the Royal Navy, towed into port amid cheers after a victory in the North Sea. Reproduction of a painting by Norman Wilkinson in Great War Deeds, a special panorama supplement produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, featuring heroic actions of the First World War. Date: 1914
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This evocative image captures the triumphant return of Vice-Admiral Beatty's flagship, HMS Lion, to port after a hard-fought victory in the North Sea during the early days of World War I. In this reproduction from the special panorama supplement, "Great War Deeds," produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, renowned British painter Norman Wilkinson masterfully depicts the moment of jubilation as the battle-scarred Lion, towed by smaller boats, makes its way into harbor. The scene is filled with the thick smoke of battle, the Union Jack flying proudly from the masthead, and the cheers of the crowd lining the shore. The bravery and courage of the British naval forces during this period were unwavering, and this painting serves as a poignant reminder of their heroic actions on the water. The successful outcome of this battle was a significant morale boost for the Allied forces, and the return of HMS Lion to port marked a crucial turning point in the early stages of the war. This powerful image transports us back to a time of unwavering patriotism and determination in the face of adversity.
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