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Zeebrugge Raid
1918 • Flandern Blockade
Historical Overview
British operation to block German U-boat bases.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Partial British success.
Royal Navy
- Commander: Roger Keyes
- Strength: 75 Boote
- Casualties: 583 Verluste
Imperial German Navy
- Commander: unbekannt
- Strength: Küstenwache
- Casualties: ca. 20
Strategic Context
Attempt to prevent German U-boats from using Belgian ports.
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