Allied bombing compared with the Somme by G. H. Davis

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Allied bombing compared with the Somme by G. H. Davis

Big damage at low cost: the Allied bombing offensive during the Second World War compared with one day's casualties on the Somme during the First World War. Diagrammatic drawings which explain the war-winning value of Allied air attacks on Germany's war potential compared with the opening day of the Battle of the Somme. Date: 1943

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1943 Allied Allies Attack Attacks Bombing Casualties Casualty Compared Comparison Cost Damage Davis Deaths Diagrammatic Double Drawings Horace Loss Offensive Opening Somme Spread

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This powerful print by G. H. Davis juxtaposes the devastating impact of Allied bombing during the Second World War with the staggering casualties of just one day on the Somme during the First World War. The comparison is stark and sobering, illustrating the immense destruction wrought by modern warfare. In this double-page spread from 1943, Davis uses diagrammatic drawings to highlight the war-winning value of Allied air attacks on Germany's war potential. The contrast with the opening day of the Battle of the Somme serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict. The image captures not only the physical devastation caused by bombing raids but also emphasizes how these attacks were carried out at a relatively low cost compared to ground offensives like those seen in WWI. It underscores how technological advancements in air warfare had fundamentally changed the nature of combat. George Horace Davis's work serves as a historical document, shedding light on two pivotal moments in global history and prompting viewers to reflect on both the progress and toll of modern warfare. This print is a testament to both human ingenuity and tragedy, encapsulating the complexities and contradictions inherent in armed conflict.

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