The Lofoten Islands, Norway, 1941
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The Lofoten Islands, Norway, 1941
Fishermen of the Lofoten Islands, Norway, hanging up their nets for drying and repair. The islands featured in a spread in The Illustrated London News in March 1941, following a successful raid by British naval and military forces on German objectives in this area during World War Two. Date: 1941
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1941 Drying Fishermen Lofoten Nets Norway Repair
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the 1940s, as fishermen of the Lofoten Islands, Norway, attend to their nets for drying and repair. The Lofoten Islands, located in the Arctic Circle, have long been renowned for their thriving fishing industry, with cod being a particular prized catch. The scene depicted in this image is reminiscent of a simpler time, before the disruptions of the Second World War. However, this peaceful tableau belies the tumultuous events that had recently unfolded in these waters. In March 1941, British naval and military forces successfully raided German objectives in the Lofoten Islands, with the primary objective being the destruction of the large cod fishing fleet, which was supplying the German war effort with much-needed food supplies. The spread featuring this photograph in The Illustrated London News in March 1941, provided a glimpse into the aftermath of the raid, showcasing the resilience and determination of the local fishermen as they went about their daily tasks, undeterred by the chaos of war. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring strength of community and tradition, even in the face of adversity.
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