Battle of Moon Sound (1917 AD)
Battle of Moon Sound (German Empire vs Russian Republic & United Kingdom) took place in 1917 AD during WWI Eastern Front.
Battle facts
- Year: 1917 AD
- Date: 1917-11-03
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: WWI Eastern Front
- Side A: German Empire
- Side B: Russian Republic, United Kingdom
- Commanders (A): Ehrhard Schmidt
- Commanders (B): Mikhail Bakhirev
- Casualties: approx. 156 killed
60 wounded
2 dreadnoughts damaged
1 torpedo boat sunk
7 minesweepers sunk
various other ships damagedUnknown number of casualties
1 pre-dreadnought heavily damaged and scuttled
1 destroyer sunk
1 submarine sunk
minor damages
- Outcome: German victory
- Coordinates: 58.601°, 23.450°
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