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Headline: Monmouth-class cruiser in the Battle of Coronel, 1914Date: 01.01.1914Image text: The Monmouth-class cruiser gets hit in the Battle of Coronel. Contemporary postcard.Photo: Sammlung RitterImage number: 00087094Monmouth-class cruiser in the Battle of Coronel, 1914The Monmouth-class cruiser gets hit in the Battle of Coronel. Contemporary postcard.
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Headline: SMS Nuremberg during the First World WarDate: 01.01.1914Image text: The German cruiser SMS Nuremberg, which was sunk by the British battleship HMS Kent during the Battle of the Falkland Islands in the First World War (undated picture).Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472356SMS Nuremberg during the First World WarThe German cruiser SMS Nuremberg, which was sunk by the British battleship HMS Kent during the Battle of the Falkland Islands in the First World War (undated picture).
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Headline: SMS Nuremberg on the high seasDate: 01.01.1914Image text: The second German cruiser SMS Nuremberg, which was built and launched in Kiel in February 1917, on the high seas (undated picture).Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472357SMS Nuremberg on the high seasThe second German cruiser SMS Nuremberg, which was built and launched in Kiel in February 1917, on the high seas (undated picture).
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Headline: Survivors of the seabattles near the Falkland Islands during the First World WarDate: 01.01.1914Image text: The survivors of the German East Asia squadron in a group picture (undated picture).Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472358Survivors of the seabattles near the Falkland Islands during the First World WarThe survivors of the German East Asia squadron in a group picture (undated picture).
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Headline: SMS Scharnhorst and SMS Gneisenau, 1914Date: 01.01.1914Image text: The SMS Scharnhorst and in the background the SMS Gneisenau, both German battleships of the East Asia Squadron, in the harbour of Valparaiso during the First World War.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472359SMS Scharnhorst and SMS Gneisenau, 1914The SMS Scharnhorst and in the background the SMS Gneisenau, both German battleships of the East Asia Squadron, in the harbour of Valparaiso during the First World War.
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Headline: Rush bulletin in Valparaiso, 1914Date: 01.01.1914Image text: First messages form London about the appearance of the German East Asia squadron in Chilean waters. The notice is pinned to a door in Valparaiso.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472360Rush bulletin in Valparaiso, 1914First messages form London about the appearance of the German East Asia squadron in Chilean waters. The notice is pinned to a door in Valparaiso.
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Headline: Reception of Vice Admiral Count Spee in Valparaiso, 1914Date: 01.01.1914Image text: The Vice-Admiral Count von Spee, commander of the German East Asia squadron, is greeted by a crowd in Valparaiso.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00472361Reception of Vice Admiral Count Spee in Valparaiso, 1914The Vice-Admiral Count von Spee, commander of the German East Asia squadron, is greeted by a crowd in Valparaiso.
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Headline: HMS Glasgow after the Battle of Coronel, 1914Date: 01.11.1914Image text: The British cruiser HMS Glasgow after the seabattle of Coronel, in which it was heavily damaged by German gun fire.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472362HMS Glasgow after the Battle of Coronel, 1914The British cruiser HMS Glasgow after the seabattle of Coronel, in which it was heavily damaged by German gun fire.
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Headline: SMS Dresden in a bay of Juan Fernandez Island, 1915Date: 14.03.1915Image text: The German cruiser SMS Dresden in a aby of the Robinson Island Juan Fernandez during the First World War.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472363SMS Dresden in a bay of Juan Fernandez Island, 1915The German cruiser SMS Dresden in a aby of the Robinson Island Juan Fernandez during the First World War.
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Headline: 'Foreigners' book' of the German communicty of Valparaiso, 1914Date: 03.11.1914Image text: Entries of German navy officers in the 'Foreigners' book' of the German community in Valparaiso, dated shortly after the seabattle of Coronel.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472364'Foreigners' book' of the German communicty of Valparaiso, 1914Entries of German navy officers in the 'Foreigners' book' of the German community in Valparaiso, dated shortly after the seabattle of Coronel.
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Headline: German soldiers on top of Sapper Hill, 1914Date: 01.01.1914Image text: German soldiers at a 15cm gun on top of Sapper Hill, Falkland Islands.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472366German soldiers on top of Sapper Hill, 1914German soldiers at a 15cm gun on top of Sapper Hill, Falkland Islands.
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Headline: 01.11.1914: Battle of Coronel, 08.12.1914: Battle near the FalklandsDate: 01.01.1914Image text: 01.11.1914: Battle of Coronel, 08.12.1914: Battle near the Falklands, First World War, naval warfare, Germany 1814-1918 german empirePhoto: SZ PhotoImage number: 0047236801.11.1914: Battle of Coronel, 08.12.1914: Battle near the Falklands01.11.1914: Battle of Coronel, 08.12.1914: Battle near the Falklands, First World War, naval warfare, Germany 1814-1918 german empire
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Headline: 01.11.1914: Battle of Coronel, 08.12.1914: Battle near the FalklandsDate: 01.01.1914Image text: 01.11.1914: Battle of Coronel, 08.12.1914: Battle near the Falklands, First World War, naval warfare, Germany 1814-1918 german empirePhoto: SZ PhotoImage number: 0047236901.11.1914: Battle of Coronel, 08.12.1914: Battle near the Falklands01.11.1914: Battle of Coronel, 08.12.1914: Battle near the Falklands, First World War, naval warfare, Germany 1814-1918 german empire
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Headline: German navy officers in Valparaiso, 1914Date: 02.11.1914Image text: Arrival of German navy officers in Valpariso after the Battle of Coronel during the First World War.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472370German navy officers in Valparaiso, 1914Arrival of German navy officers in Valpariso after the Battle of Coronel during the First World War.
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Headline: SMS Emden, 1914Date: 01.01.1914Image text: The German cruiser SMS Emden in a harbour.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472371SMS Emden, 1914The German cruiser SMS Emden in a harbour.
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Headline: HMS Glasgow docked on in Rio, 1914Date: 02.11.1914Image text: The damaged British cruiser HMS Glasgow in a dock in Rio de Janeiro, after the Battle of Coronel.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472372HMS Glasgow docked on in Rio, 1914The damaged British cruiser HMS Glasgow in a dock in Rio de Janeiro, after the Battle of Coronel.
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Headline: Welcome of the returning German sailors in Valparaiso, 1914Date: 01.11.1914Image text: After the Battle of Coronel, the German colony and inhabitants of Valparaiso greet the returning German sailors, which are brought back to land by launches.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472373Welcome of the returning German sailors in Valparaiso, 1914After the Battle of Coronel, the German colony and inhabitants of Valparaiso greet the returning German sailors, which are brought back to land by launches.
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Headline: British warships at the Battle near the Falklands Islands, 1914Date: 08.12.1914Image text: The British warships HMS Kent, HMS Inflexible and HMS Glasgow during the Battle of the Falkland Islands.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472374British warships at the Battle near the Falklands Islands, 1914The British warships HMS Kent, HMS Inflexible and HMS Glasgow during the Battle of the Falkland Islands.
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Headline: SMS Scharnhorst in th harbour of Valparaiso, 1914Date: 02.11.1914Image text: The German cruiser SMS Scharnhorst in the harbour of Valparaiso after the Battle of Coronel.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472375SMS Scharnhorst in th harbour of Valparaiso, 1914The German cruiser SMS Scharnhorst in the harbour of Valparaiso after the Battle of Coronel.
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Headline: Memorial for the SMS Dresden, 1915Date: 01.01.1915Image text: The German East Asian squadron under Vice-Memorial stone for the German cruiser SMS Dresden in the Robinson island Juan Fernandez in the Cumberland by. The German East Asia squadron under command of Admiral Graf Spee was destroyed in the battle near the Falkland Islands on 08.12.1914. The cruiser "Dresden" could escape but was later sunk by its own crew, which was interened in Chile later.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00472376Memorial for the SMS Dresden, 1915The German East Asian squadron under Vice-Memorial stone for the German cruiser SMS Dresden in the Robinson island Juan Fernandez in the Cumberland by. The German East Asia squadron under command of Admiral Graf Spee was destroyed in the battle near the Falkland Islands on 08.12.1914. The cruiser "Dresden" could escape but was later sunk by its own crew, which was interened in Chile later.
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Headline: Battle near the Falkland Islands, 1914Date: 08.12.1914Image text: Contemporary propaganda poster of the opponents at the sea battle near the Falkland Islands of the First World War. The British Royal Navy destroyed the whole German East Asia squadron under the command of Vice-admiral Spee in a battle near the Falkland islands.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00472377Battle near the Falkland Islands, 1914Contemporary propaganda poster of the opponents at the sea battle near the Falkland Islands of the First World War. The British Royal Navy destroyed the whole German East Asia squadron under the command of Vice-admiral Spee in a battle near the Falkland islands.
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Headline: German cruiser "Leipzig", 1914Date: 01.12.1914Image text: The German cruiser SMS "Leipzig", which took part in the battles of Coronel and the Falkland Islands during the FIrst World War.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00017502German cruiser "Leipzig", 1914The German cruiser SMS "Leipzig", which took part in the battles of Coronel and the Falkland Islands during the FIrst World War.
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Headline: Armored Cruiser "Scharnhorst", 1914Date: 01.12.1914Image text: The German battleship "Scharnhorst", which took part in the battles of Coronel and the Falkland Islands.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00017504Armored Cruiser "Scharnhorst", 1914The German battleship "Scharnhorst", which took part in the battles of Coronel and the Falkland Islands.
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Headline: British armored cruiser HMS "Good Hope" at Coronel, 1914Date: 01.01.1914Image text: The cruiser "Good hope" is on fire after it was hit in the naval battle at Coronal. Later the ship sank. Contemporary postcard.Photo: Sammlung RitterImage number: 00087116British armored cruiser HMS "Good Hope" at Coronel, 1914The cruiser "Good hope" is on fire after it was hit in the naval battle at Coronal. Later the ship sank. Contemporary postcard.
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Headline: Arrival of Vice Admiral Count von Spee in Valparaiso, 1914Date: 01.11.1914Image text: After the victorious naval battle near Coronel, the German East Asian squadron under Vice-Admiral Graf Spee found Chilean territorial waters. Here, Spee arrives in Valparaiso, about a month before the British fleet sank the squadron near the Falkland Islands.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00051277Arrival of Vice Admiral Count von Spee in Valparaiso, 1914After the victorious naval battle near Coronel, the German East Asian squadron under Vice-Admiral Graf Spee found Chilean territorial waters. Here, Spee arrives in Valparaiso, about a month before the British fleet sank the squadron near the Falkland Islands.
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Headline: Arrival of Count Maximilian von Spee in Valparaiso, 1914Date: 03.11.1914Image text: After the victory at Coronel, Admiral Count Maximilian von Spee arrived on November 3rd, 1914 at Valaparaiso in Chile and was received there by jubilant locals and German settlers.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00137273Arrival of Count Maximilian von Spee in Valparaiso, 1914After the victory at Coronel, Admiral Count Maximilian von Spee arrived on November 3rd, 1914 at Valaparaiso in Chile and was received there by jubilant locals and German settlers.
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Headline: Arrival of Count Maximilian von Spee in Valparaiso, 1914Date: 03.11.1914Image text: After the victory at Coronel, Admiral Count Maximilian von Spee arrived on November 3, 1914 at Valaparaiso in Chile for 24 hours and was received there by jubilant locals and German settlers.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00137274Arrival of Count Maximilian von Spee in Valparaiso, 1914After the victory at Coronel, Admiral Count Maximilian von Spee arrived on November 3, 1914 at Valaparaiso in Chile for 24 hours and was received there by jubilant locals and German settlers.
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Headline: German cruiser squadron leaves the port of Valparaiso in Chile, 1914Date: 03.11.1914Image text: The cruiser squadron under Admiral Speer leaves the Chilean port of Valparaiso, in which it had entered the coal bunkers after the Battle of Coronel. In the background from left: The cruisers "Scharnhorst", "Gneisenau" and "Leipzig".Photo: ScherlImage number: 00017501German cruiser squadron leaves the port of Valparaiso in Chile, 1914The cruiser squadron under Admiral Speer leaves the Chilean port of Valparaiso, in which it had entered the coal bunkers after the Battle of Coronel. In the background from left: The cruisers "Scharnhorst", "Gneisenau" and "Leipzig".
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Headline: German cruiser "Dresden" in port of Valparaiso, 1914Date: 03.11.1914Image text: The German warship SMS "Dresden" at the Chilean port of Valparaiso after the naval battle of Coronel. Sailor load coal on board.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00017505German cruiser "Dresden" in port of Valparaiso, 1914The German warship SMS "Dresden" at the Chilean port of Valparaiso after the naval battle of Coronel. Sailor load coal on board.
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Headline: German cruiser "Scharnhorst" in the port of Valparaiso, 1914Date: 03.11.1914Image text: The German warship SMS "Scharnhorst" at the Chilean port of Valparaiso after the Battle of Coronel. Sailors load coal on board.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00017509German cruiser "Scharnhorst" in the port of Valparaiso, 1914The German warship SMS "Scharnhorst" at the Chilean port of Valparaiso after the Battle of Coronel. Sailors load coal on board.
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Headline: German cruiser "Nuremberg", 1914Date: 03.11.1914Image text: The German cruiser SMS Nuremberg after the battle at Coronel near the Falkland Islands during the First World War.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00017503German cruiser "Nuremberg", 1914The German cruiser SMS Nuremberg after the battle at Coronel near the Falkland Islands during the First World War.
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Headline: Monmouth-class cruiser, 1914Date: 01.01.1914Image text: The British Monmouth-class cruiser burning after the Battle of Coronel. Contemporary postcard.Photo: Sammlung RitterImage number: 00087092Monmouth-class cruiser, 1914The British Monmouth-class cruiser burning after the Battle of Coronel. Contemporary postcard.
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Headline: Memorial stone for the sunken SMS Dresden, 1931Date: 01.01.1931Image text: The German East Asia squadron under Vice-Admiral Graf Spee was destroyed in the battle near the Falkland Islands on 08.12.1914. The cruiser "Dresden" could escape but was later sunk by its own crew, which was then interened in Chile. This memorial stone on the Robinson Crusoe Island commemorates the destiny of this ship and its sailors.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00051269Memorial stone for the sunken SMS Dresden, 1931The German East Asia squadron under Vice-Admiral Graf Spee was destroyed in the battle near the Falkland Islands on 08.12.1914. The cruiser "Dresden" could escape but was later sunk by its own crew, which was then interened in Chile. This memorial stone on the Robinson Crusoe Island commemorates the destiny of this ship and its sailors.
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Headline: HMS Inflexible during the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 1914Date: 08.12.1914Image text: The German East Asian squadron under Vice-Admiral Graf Spee was destroyed in the battle near the Falkland Islands on the 8th of Dec. 12.1914. The survivors of the sunken "Gneisenau" fight for their life in the foreground of the photo. In the background is the British cruiser HMS "Inflexible".Photo: ScherlImage number: 00051268HMS Inflexible during the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 1914The German East Asian squadron under Vice-Admiral Graf Spee was destroyed in the battle near the Falkland Islands on the 8th of Dec. 12.1914. The survivors of the sunken "Gneisenau" fight for their life in the foreground of the photo. In the background is the British cruiser HMS "Inflexible".
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Headline: Sailors of the SMS Dresden and the "Esmeralda, 1914Date: 08.12.1914Image text: The German East Asian squadron under Vice-Admiral Graf Spee was destroyed in the battle near the Falkland Islands on 08.12.1914. The cruiser "Dresden" was able to rescue as single ship, whose crew was taken in from the Chilean warship "Esmeralda": the photo shows German and Chilean sailors aboard of the "Esmeralda".Photo: ScherlImage number: 00051267Sailors of the SMS Dresden and the "Esmeralda, 1914The German East Asian squadron under Vice-Admiral Graf Spee was destroyed in the battle near the Falkland Islands on 08.12.1914. The cruiser "Dresden" was able to rescue as single ship, whose crew was taken in from the Chilean warship "Esmeralda": the photo shows German and Chilean sailors aboard of the "Esmeralda".
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Headline: German cruiser "Scharnhorst", 1914Date: 01.01.1914Image text: The German cruiser "Scharnhorst", which was sunk by the English at the sea battle of the Faulkland Islands.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00472315German cruiser "Scharnhorst", 1914The German cruiser "Scharnhorst", which was sunk by the English at the sea battle of the Faulkland Islands.
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Headline: British cruisers "Invincible" and "Inflexible" at the beginning of the sea battle near the Falklands, 1914Date: 08.12.1914Image text: Two British cruisers track the German East Asia squadron under the command of Admiral Spee at the beginning of the Battle near the Falkland Islands.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00017507British cruisers "Invincible" and "Inflexible" at the beginning of the sea battle near the Falklands, 1914Two British cruisers track the German East Asia squadron under the command of Admiral Spee at the beginning of the Battle near the Falkland Islands.
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Headline: German warships during the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 1914Date: 08.12.1914Image text: Ships of the German fleet at the Falklands.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00017506German warships during the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 1914Ships of the German fleet at the Falklands.
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Headline: German Cruiser "Konigsberg" during the Battle of Coronel, 1914Date: 01.01.1914Image text: German cruiser SMS "Konigsberg" in combat with British destroyers during the Battle of Coronel in the First World War.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00017510German Cruiser "Konigsberg" during the Battle of Coronel, 1914German cruiser SMS "Konigsberg" in combat with British destroyers during the Battle of Coronel in the First World War.
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