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The first German air-raid by three Zeppelins, dropped bombs in Yarmouth
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The first German air-raid by three Zeppelins, dropped bombs in Yarmouth
The first German air-raid by three Zeppelins, dropped bombs in Yarmouth, Kings Lynn and near the royal estate at Sandringham in Norfolk, wreaking buildings and killing civilians
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Aftermath Airship Airships Bomb Bombed Casualties Civilian Damage Dirigibles Dropping Dwellings Found Homefront Kings Lynn Norfolk Raid Raiders Raids Ruined Unexploded Wrecked Yarmouth Zeppelins
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the first German air raid on British soil during World War I. On the night of January 17, 1915, three Zeppelin airships, the LZ 38, LZ 39, and LZ 40, dropped bombs over the towns of Yarmouth, Kings Lynn, and near the royal estate at Sandringham in Norfolk. The raid marked a significant escalation of the war, as until then, aerial bombardment had primarily been used by the British against German positions on the European continent. The image shows the devastation wrought by the raid on Yarmouth, with several buildings reduced to rubble and the night sky illuminated by the fires caused by the explosions. The unexploded bombs, still lying in the streets, pose a further threat to the civilian population. The raid resulted in the deaths of 14 civilians and injured many more. The Zeppelin, a type of rigid airship, was a formidable weapon of the time, with a long range and the ability to fly at high altitudes, making them difficult to intercept. The raiders, also known as 'dirigibles,' were a significant threat to the British home front, and the fear of further attacks led to increased air defense measures and the establishment of night-time blackout regulations. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of the war on civilians, bringing the horrors of the battlefield to the home front and underscoring the urgency of the conflict. The ruins of the houses and dwellings, the damaged buildings, and the sense of dislocation and chaos in the scene are a testament to the destruction caused by the raid and the resilience of the people of Yarmouth in the face of adversity.
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