Battle of Åland Islands (1915 AD)

Battle of Åland Islands (Imperial Navy vs Russian Empire & Imperial Navy) took place in 1915 AD during World War I.

Battle facts

• Year: 1915 AD
• Date: 1915-07-02
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War I
• Side A: Imperial Navy
• Side B: Russian Empire, Imperial Navy
• Commanders (A): Johannes von Karpf
• Commanders (B): Mikhail Bakhirev
• Casualties: approx. 2 armored cruisers damaged 1 cruiser grounded 27 dead and 49 woundedMinor damages
• Outcome: Anglo-Russian victory
• Coordinates: 57.442°, 18.975°

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