Map of WW1 British-American Mine field in the
Map of WW1 British-American Mine field in the North Sea. 1917-18. A field of over 70, 000 mines laid between Scotland and Norway supported the Allied blockade of German shipping. It caused shortages and famine, contributing to Germany's ultimate defeat. (BSLOC_2012_4_96)
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10996697
Media ID
45253878
Size
2400px x 1559px
(1.5MB)
Credit
Everett Collection / Mary Evans
Source
Everett Collection
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