The scuttling of the German fleet at Scapa Flow was the deliberate sinking of the German High Seas Fleet by its own sailors at the end of World War I.
Battle of the Falkland Islands Explained
The Battle of the Falkland Islands was a decisive naval engagement during World War I between the British and German fleets resulting in a British victory.
Battle of Hampton Roads Explained
The Battle of Hampton Roads was a historic naval battle between the ironclad warships USS Monitor and CSS Virginia during the American Civil War.
U-boat Campaign Explained
The U-boat Campaign was a German submarine warfare strategy during World War I and World War II aimed at disrupting Allied shipping.
Last battle of the battleship Bismarck Explained
The last battle of the battleship Bismarck marked the end of its short but impactful career in World War II.
Battles of Barfleur and La Hougue Explained
The Battles of Barfleur and La Hougue were naval conflicts in 1692 that resulted in a decisive victory for the English and Dutch against the French.
Battle of Texel Explained
The Battle of Texel was a naval engagement during the First Anglo-Dutch War in 1673, resulting in a Dutch victory and the destruction of a significant portion of the English fleet.
Naval history of World War II Explained
The naval history of World War II encompasses the major naval battles and strategies employed by the Allied and Axis powers during the global conflict.
Battle of the Downs Explained
The Battle of the Downs was a naval battle in 1639 between the Dutch Republic and Spain, resulting in a decisive victory for the Dutch.
Battle of Lowestoft Explained
The Battle of Lowestoft was a naval engagement between the English and Dutch fleets during the Second Anglo-Dutch War in 1665.
Battle of Öland Explained
The Battle of Öland was a naval engagement in 1676 during the Scanian War between Sweden and Denmark-Norway.
Battle of the Atlantic Explained
The Battle of the Atlantic was a prolonged naval conflict during World War II, primarily between German U-boats and Allied convoys, fought for control of the Atlantic Ocean.