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Battle of Åland Islands
1915 • Ostsee Seeschlacht
Historical Overview
Baltic Sea clash between Russian and German cruisers.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Russian victory.
Russian Navy
- Commander: Mikhail Bakhirev
- Strength: 5 Kreuzer
- Casualties: unbekannt
Imperial German Navy
- Commander: Johannes v. Karpf
- Strength: 3 Kreuzer
- Casualties: ca. 20
Strategic Context
Struggle for dominance and mining operations in the Baltic.
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