The U.S. Navy has done a terrific job of documenting its service during the Great War. On the next three Mondays, we will be giving examples from their collection of naval art, artifacts, and photography. Much of the material can be found at the online sites of two institutions: the National Museum of the U.S. Navy and the Naval History and Heritage Command. Links to the two sites can be found at the bottom of this page.
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Sixth (U.S.) Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet Leaving the
Firth of Forth |
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Outward Bound for Freedom |
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Survivors Awaiting Rescue Off the Isles of Scilly |
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Chief Yeomanette of the Navy |
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14-Inch Rail-Gun Train |
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USS Bainbridge at Sea |
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Capturing Black Mont, 3 October 1918 |
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Shooting Down a Kite Balloon |
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British Attack on the Zeebrugge Mole, 23 April 1918 |
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The U.S. Battle Fleet Returns to New York City, 26 December 1918 |
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A Brother's Homecoming |
Sources:
National Museum of the U.S. Navy
(LINK)
Naval History and Heritage Command
(LINK)
Thanks for sharing -- the war at sea is often overlooked.
ReplyDeleteThese are striking pictures. Thank you!
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