Periscope Collection
"Periscope: Unveiling the Hidden Depths of Warfare" Step back in time to World War I, where Britain's sea power became a vital tool in their quest for victory
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"Periscope: Unveiling the Hidden Depths of Warfare" Step back in time to World War I, where Britain's sea power became a vital tool in their quest for victory. A German propaganda poster boldly proclaimed, "U Boote Heraus. " as they unleashed their deadly submarines upon the seas. The crew of a German submarine, amidst the chaos and danger, relied on periscopes to navigate and strike fear into their enemies. But periscopes were not limited to the depths of the ocean; they found their way into trenches too. Soldiers sought solace from war by playing cards in these grim surroundings, captured forever in haunting photographs from c1916 and even later years like c1920. Gerald C. Hudson's poignant artwork titled "Periscope and All" immortalizes the bravery and resourcefulness displayed during WWI. Meanwhile, Pat Jackson's Western Approaches (1944) showcases how periscopes continued to play a crucial role during WWII. From Gallipoli trench warfare to British L56 Submarine missions, these telescopic wonders provided soldiers with a glimpse of hope amidst turmoil. Look-outs stationed themselves diligently in 1917 while Royal Navy British Submarines utilized periscopes for strategic advantage. Even beyond wartime conflicts, periscopes proved invaluable tools for exploration and surveillance alike. Witnessing its usage within a British submarine probably dating back to the 1930s reminds us that innovation knows no bounds when it comes to safeguarding our shores. So let us remember those who peered through these optical marvels – brave souls who dared venture into unknown waters or huddled deep within treacherous trenches – all united by one common thread: Periscope - an instrument that revealed both triumphs and tragedies hidden beneath turbulent waves or battlefields strewn with sacrifice.