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Operation Albion
1917 • Ösel Amphibische Op.
Historical Overview
Landing operation to capture Baltic islands; largest amphibious operation.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Empire
- Commander: Erhard Schmidt
- Strength: ca. 25.000
- Casualties: ca. 400
Russian Empire
- Commander: Nikolai Admiral
- Strength: ca. 12.000
- Casualties: ca. 20.000
Strategic Context
Control of the Gulf of Finland and threatening Petrograd.
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