2782351 German warships bombing Fort San Carlos, Venezuela (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German warships bombing Fort San Carlos, Venezuela. Britain, Germany and Italy imposed a naval blockade on Venezuela\'s ports from December 1902 until February 1903 over President Cipriano Castro\'s refusal to pay foreign debts or damages to European citizens arising from the Venezuelan Civil War. Le Fort San-Carlos bombarde par les Navires Allemands, Au Venezuela. Illustration for Le Petit Parisien (Supplement Litteraire Illustre), 8 February 1903.); 穢 Look and Learn.