Scarborough shelled by Germans WWI
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Scarborough shelled by Germans WWI
Photograph of Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby where on 16th December 1914, the town was attacked by the Imperial German Navy from the sea with 137 fatalities and 592 casualties. Date: 1914
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Attack Attacked Bomb Bombardment Damage Damaged Hartlepool Homes Ruined Ruines Scarborough Shell
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the devastating German naval attack on the coastal towns of Scarborough, Hartlepool, and Whitby in England during the early days of World War I. On the 16th of December, 1914, these once-peaceful towns were unexpectedly shelled from the sea by the Imperial German Navy, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The photograph reveals the extensive damage inflicted upon the buildings and infrastructure of Scarborough, with the ruins of houses, shops, and public buildings scattered throughout the town. The iconic Scarborough Castle, a popular tourist destination and historic landmark, is also visible in the image, its once-imposing walls now pockmarked and scarred by the bombardment. The spa town's grand bridge, which once connected the mainland to the peninsula on which the castle stands, lies in ruins, a poignant reminder of the destruction wrought by the war. The tranquil waters of the North Sea, which had once provided a picturesque backdrop to the town, now churn with the aftermath of the attack. The photograph serves as a powerful testament to the human cost of the conflict, with an estimated 137 fatalities and 592 casualties reported in Scarborough alone. The attack on these towns marked the first major military action on British soil during World War I, and served as a harbinger of the devastating battles that were to come.
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