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Battle of Heligoland Bight

1914 • Nordsee Seeschlacht

Historical Overview

First major naval battle; British victory in the German Bight.

Quick Facts

Outcome:British victory.

Royal Navy

  • Commander: David Beatty
  • Strength: 5 Schlachtkreuzer
  • Casualties: 35 Tote

Imperial German Navy

  • Commander: Leberecht Maass †
  • Strength: 6 Kreuzer
  • Casualties: 712 Tote

Strategic Context

British raid on German patrol lines.

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