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A convoy being bombed in the straits of Dover during WW2 In 1940 the German
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A convoy being bombed in the straits of Dover during WW2 In 1940 the German
A convoy being bombed in the straits of Dover during WW2
In 1940 the German Luftwaffe started to concentrate on aerial attacks on shipping in the English Channel.The plan of the man in charge, Hermann Goering, was to lure British planes into dog fights with German Messerschmitts. Goering projected that although the RAF had 1, 500 aicraft they did not have enough pilots. He also felt it more likely thata plane shot down over the channel would inevitably mean the loss of the pilot
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This powerful print captures a harrowing moment during World War II, as a convoy is relentlessly bombed in the treacherous waters of the Straits of Dover. In 1940, the German Luftwaffe launched a strategic campaign to target shipping vessels in the English Channel. Led by Hermann Goering, their plan was to lure British planes into dogfights with their superior Messerschmitts. Goering believed that despite having an impressive fleet of 1,500 aircraft, the Royal Air Force (RAF) lacked sufficient pilots. He saw shooting down enemy planes over the channel as a surefire way to eliminate both man and machine simultaneously. In this haunting image, we witness explosions ripping through ships caught in this deadly crossfire. The chaos and destruction are palpable; lives and vital supplies hang precariously in the balance. It serves as a stark reminder of the immense sacrifices made during wartime. As we reflect on this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, taken during one of humanity's darkest chapters - World War II - let us remember those who fought valiantly against overwhelming odds. Their bravery and resilience continue to inspire generations today. May we never forget their sacrifice or take for granted the peace we enjoy today thanks to their unwavering determination.
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