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WW2 / AFRICAN FRONT 1940
North Africa : British bombers attack French warships in the harbour of Oran, Algeria, to prevent them being used by the Germans Date: 1940
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Algeria Attack Bombers Germans Operations Oran Prevent Warships
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the North African Campaign of World War II. Dated 1940, the image shows British bombers in the sky above the harbor of Oran, Algeria, as they prepare to drop their payloads on a line of French warships below. The French vessels, anchored in the harbor, were seen as a potential threat to the Allied forces, as they could have fallen into German hands if left unchecked. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) launched this daring attack to prevent the French warships from being used by the Germans, who were advancing through Europe and North Africa at an alarming rate. The successful operation, known as "Operation Collar," marked a significant turning point in the North African Campaign, as it denied the Axis powers a valuable naval asset and demonstrated the RAF's determination to protect Allied interests. The photograph offers a glimpse into the intensity and urgency of the conflict, with the ominous clouds gathering in the background and the stark contrast between the calm waters and the chaotic scene unfolding above. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Allied forces during World War II and the crucial role that air power played in shaping the outcome of the war.
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