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Battle of the Falkland Islands

1914 • Atlantik Seeschlacht

Historical Overview

Destruction of the German East Asia Squadron by the Royal Navy.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive British victory.

Royal Navy

  • Commander: Doveton Sturdee
  • Strength: 8 Schiffe
  • Casualties: 10 Tote

Imperial German Navy

  • Commander: Maximilian v. Spee †
  • Strength: 5 Schiffe
  • Casualties: 1.871 Tote

Strategic Context

British response to the defeat at Coronel.

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