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HMS Cossack (close to the wreck of a German transport in foreground
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HMS Cossack (close to the wreck of a German transport in foreground
HMS Cossack (close to the wreck of a German transport in foreground) engaging shore batteries at short range in Narvik Fiord, Norway, during the second battle of Narvik on April 13th 1940. A photograph by the Fleet Air Arm.
HMS Cossack was a Tribal-class destroyer named after the Cossack people of the Russian and Ukrainian steppe. She became famous for the boarding of the German supply ship Altmark in Norwegian waters, and the associated rescue of sailors originally captured by the Admiral Graf Spee.
Picture taken 13th April 1940
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Media ID 21889475
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1940 Navy Norway Royal Navy Sea Battle
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This print captures the intense moment when HMS Cossack, a Tribal-class destroyer, engages shore batteries at close range in Narvik Fiord, Norway during the second battle of Narvik on April 13th, 1940. Taken by the Fleet Air Arm, this image showcases the bravery and determination of the Royal Navy during World War Two. HMS Cossack earned her name from the courageous Cossack people of Russia and Ukraine. She gained widespread recognition for her daring boarding of the German supply ship Altmark in Norwegian waters. This heroic act led to the rescue of sailors who had been captured by the notorious Admiral Graf Spee. The photograph itself is a testament to both historical significance and artistic composition. The wrecked German transport vessel in foreground serves as a poignant reminder of enemy forces defeated while highlighting HMS Cossack's triumph over adversity. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to that fateful day - April 13th, 1940 - where naval warfare unfolded amidst stunning Norwegian landscapes. It serves as an emblematic representation not only of war and conflict but also resilience and unity. This picture from Memory Lane Prints encapsulates a pivotal moment in history that forever shaped our world. It stands as a tribute to those who fought valiantly for freedom on land and sea during one of humanity's darkest chapters – World War Two.
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