The raid on Bruges-Zeebrugge was a bold military operation carried out by the British Royal Navy aimed at crippling German submarine abilities based at the Belgian port. Bruges and its twin city Zeebrugge were strategically important for the Germans, who used them as bases for U-boat operations in the North Sea, posing a considerable threat to Allied shipping. The British aimed to exploit this vulnerability by launching a surprise attack. The plan involved a combination of bombing raids followed by a naval assault to block the canals leading to the port. British ships targeted the submarine pens and the key infrastructure supporting them, endeavoring to inflict maximum damage and deter future German operations.The operation was characterized by its complexity and the use of innovative tactics, including the deployment of ‘blockships’. These ships, loaded with concrete, would be sunk in the entrance to the canal to obstruct access. Despite the audacious nature of the raid, which took place amidst challenging conditions, the operation faced several obstacles, including stiff German resistance and logistical issues during the assault. Casualties on both sides were high, and while the raid achieved some objectives, it did not entirely neutralize the threat posed by the German U-boats in the region. The consequences of this operation would resonate through subsequent naval tactics and strategies employed by the Allies in the unfolding conflict.