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L'attaque navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, Le vice-amiral Roger Keyes... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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L'attaque navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, Le vice-amiral Roger Keyes... 1918. Creator: Unknown
L'attaque navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, Le vice-amiral Roger Keyes, qui dirigeait l'expedition, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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L'Attaque Navale de Zeebrugge et Ostende; Apres Zeebrugge, Le Vice-Amiral Roger Keyes
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is a captivating photograph from the First World War era, taken in 1918. The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, depicts Vice-Admiral Sir Roger Keyes, a prominent British naval officer, gazing directly at the camera with a determined expression. Keyes is best known for his role in the successful Zeebrugge Raid, a daring operation aimed at disrupting the German U-boat campaign in the English Channel. The photograph was taken after the successful execution of the raid on the ports of Zeebrugge and Ostende in Belgium. Keyes, who is seen in full military uniform, is depicted on board the HMS Vindictive, a modified monitor ship that played a crucial role in the operation. The photograph captures the tense and victorious atmosphere following the raid, with ships and transport vessels visible in the background. The Zeebrugge Raid, which took place on April 23, 1918, was a significant turning point in the Atlantic U-boat campaign. The operation involved the use of three modified monitors, which were used to bombard the German-occupied ports and destroy their defensive structures. The raid resulted in the destruction of several U-boats and the disruption of the German naval supply chain, leading to a significant reduction in U-boat activity in the English Channel. The photograph is a testament to the bravery and strategic prowess of Vice-Admiral Sir Roger Keyes and the British Navy during the First World War. It is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the sailors and soldiers during this period and the importance of naval warfare in shaping the outcome of the conflict. The direct gaze of Keyes in the photograph adds a personal touch to the image, making it a compelling and evocative representation of the wartime experience.
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