#OnThisDay : Scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet
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After the end of the First World War, the German high seas fleet is interned in the bay of Scapa Flow. In order to prevent a takeover by the victorious powers, Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reuter orders the self-defense in June 1919. Within a few hours 52 German warships are grounded.
A few days after the end of World War I, the Imperial High Seas Fleet was interned in the main base of the Royal Navy. Prior to the final handover of the ships in June 1919, its admiral gave an unexpected order.
#OnThisDay : Scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet
On 21st of June 1919 the German High Seas Fleet was scuttled in Scapa Flow, Orkney. Although the war was officially over, the world was not at peace. Whilst the peace negotiations were dragging on – basically working out the ‘spoils of war’ – 74 German vessels and crew were interned at Scapa Flow Orkney. […]
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