When Emden Bombed Madras
August 21, 2012 23:32 IST
Updated:
November 17, 2021 11:14 IST
August 21, 2012 23:32 IST
Updated:
November 17, 2021 11:14 IST
Armed with 22 guns, the German ship Emden bombarded Madras on September 22, 1914. Three died and 13 were injured. The audacious attack struck at the calm and tranquility typical of the city and triggered a panicked exodus. Images never before published, from <i>The Hindu</i> Archives.
Armed with 22 guns, the German ship Emden bombarded Madras on September 22, 1914. Three died and 13 were injured. The audacious attack struck at the calm and tranquility typical of the city and triggered a panicked exodus. Images never before published, from <i>The Hindu</i> Archives.
