Historical Events tagged with "admiral fisher"

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Military & Warfare

Launch of HMS Dreadnought, a naval innovation

February 10th, 1906 119 years ago

HMS Dreadnought was launched at Portsmouth, revolutionizing naval warfare with its all-big-gun armament and steam turbine propulsion. The battleship was intended to enhance Britain's naval superiority amid rising global tensions. The launch saw a large crowd witness a vessel that would become the benchmark for future warships, setting new standards in battleship design.

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