Map of the East Coast Bombardments, WW1
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Map of the East Coast Bombardments, WW1
A map of the North East coast of Britain, showing Hartlepool, Whitby and Scarborough, the scene of shelling by German battle cruisers in December 1914. Annotations give information on the length of the bombardments, where was hit and how many deaths and fatalities were caused by an action which caused the death of 110 people, the majority of whom were civilians (including women and children). The event was seen as a ruthlessly barbaric act and spurred many more to join up. Date: 1914
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Annotations Attack Bombardment Bombardments Hartlepool Maps Scarborough Shelling Towns Whitby
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative map print depicts the North East coast of Britain during the early days of World War I, with a focus on the towns of Hartlepool, Whitby, and Scarborough, which were subjected to German battle cruiser bombardments in December 1914. The annotations on the map provide intricate details of the events that unfolded during those fateful nights. The bombardments, which lasted for several hours, began on the night of December 16, 1914, when the German battlecruisers SMS Derfflinger and Seydlitz shelled the towns of Hartlepool and Whitby, causing significant damage and loss of life. The following night, Scarborough was targeted, resulting in even greater devastation. In total, over 110 people lost their lives, the majority of whom were civilians, including women and children. The bombardments were seen as a ruthlessly barbaric act by the British public, who were shocked and outraged by the targeting of civilian areas. The attacks spurred many more to join up and fight for their country, as the sense of national unity and determination to defend against such aggression grew stronger. This map serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of the war on the home front, and the devastating consequences of military action on innocent civilians. The annotations provide a detailed record of the events, offering a valuable historical insight into the early days of the First World War.
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