Tag: Scapa Flow: German Fleet’s Controversial Destiny
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Decoding the German Decision: Scuttling the Fleet after WWI
After World War I, the Treaty of Versailles imposed significant restrictions on Germany’s military capabilities. Among the many stipulations was the requirement for Germany to surrender a considerable portion of its naval fleet. This left Admiral Ludwig von Reuter, in command of the German High Seas Fleet, facing an unprecedented and agonizing decision: surrender the…