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Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge from HMS Vindictive, WW1
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Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge from HMS Vindictive, WW1
Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge, Belgium, from HMS Vindictive, 23 April 1918, First World War. Known as the Zeebrugge Raid, it was an attempt by the British navy to block the port.
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Action Attempt Block Burning Conflict Mole Raid Storming Vindictive Zeebrugge
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Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge, Belgium, from HMS Vindictive, 23 April 1918: A Dramatic Moment in the First World War Naval Battle This evocative photograph captures the intensity and danger of the Zeebrugge Raid, a daring and pivotal naval operation during the First World War. The image was taken from the deck of HMS Vindictive, a British light cruiser, as it approached the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on 23 April 1918. The mission was to block the port and prevent the German navy from using it as a base for their U-boats, which were causing significant damage to Allied shipping in the English Channel. The photograph shows the mole, or breakwater, of the port, which the British forces had to storm in order to plant explosives and destroy the German defenses. The mole is under heavy fire from the German shore batteries, as evidenced by the thick smoke rising from the water and the flames engulfing the buildings behind. The British ships, including HMS Vindictive, are returning fire, their masts and funnels obscured by the smoke and the intense heat of the battle. The Zeebrugge Raid was a significant success for the British navy, despite the heavy casualties suffered during the operation. The port was effectively blocked, and the German navy was forced to abandon their U-boats and withdraw from the area. This photograph is a testament to the bravery and determination of the British sailors who participated in the raid, and to the importance of naval power during the First World War.
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