Event Brief
German cruiser SMS Emden shells Madras in 10 minutes
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
Summary: On September 22, 1914, the German cruiser SMS Emden shelled Madras, firing more than 125 shells in about 10 minutes. The attack set a Burmah Oil tank ablaze, damaged buildings, and caused residents to flee.
WHO: German cruiser SMS Emden
WHAT: SMS Emden shelled Madras with more than 125 shells in about 10 minutes, igniting a Burmah Oil tank and damaging buildings.
WHEN: Sep 22, 1914
WHERE: Madras
WHY: The German cruiser shelled Madras, firing shells that ignited a Burmah Oil tank and damaged buildings.
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