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Raid on Scapa Flow
1939 • Orkney-Inseln Spezialoperation
Historical Overview
U-47 enters the main British naval base; sinking of Royal Oak.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
Kriegsmarine
- Commander: Günther Prien
- Strength: 1 U-Boot
- Casualties: 0
Royal Navy
- Commander: William Benn
- Strength: 1 Schlachtschiff
- Casualties: 835 Tote
Strategic Context
Demonstrating the vulnerability of British ports.
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