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The Imperial German Fleet at Scapa Flow, 1919.76

World War 1: The Scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow

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The German Fleet was interned at Scapa Flow, Britain's main North Sea Navy Port, and had been since soon after the surrender. 21st June 1919, Rear-Admiral Ludwig von Reuter sent a signal out to the fleet with extraoridinary consequences. published 7 months ago

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HMHS Britannic in war service77

HMHS Britannic - Titanic's Unlucky Sister

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The RMS Britannic was the younger sister of the Titanic, and was the third Olympic class liner built by the White Star Line. She shares something in common with her older sister, Titanic: She did not carry one... published 7 months ago

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The Cunard Liner RMS Lusitania in New York at the end of  her maiden voyage. 190773

World War 1: The Sinking of Lusitania

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May 7, 1915, approx 1.40pm. The early morning fog had slowed down the progress of Lusitania, and Captain Turner needed a more accurate fix on his position. He ordered the ship slowed down and put on a straight course off the Irish coast. In doing so he sealed the fate of his ship and the lives aboard her. published 7 months ago

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HMS Dreadnought: The Ship That Sparked an Arms Race

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Imagine a weapon which was so powerful that its mere existence rendered all other weapons of its kind obsolete. What would be the response? Catch up or lose your position forever. This was the scramble... published 7 months ago

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