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Battle of the North Cape
1943 • Arktis Seeschlacht
Historical Overview
Sinking of the Scharnhorst during attack on convoy JW 55B.
Quick Facts
Outcome:British victory.
Royal Navy
- Commander: Bruce Fraser
- Strength: 1 Schlachtschiff +
- Casualties: 11 Tote
German Navy
- Commander: Erich Bey †
- Strength: 1 Schlachtschiff +
- Casualties: 1.932 Tote
Strategic Context
Protecting Arctic convoys from heavy German units.
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