Events tagged with "british defenses"

Historical Events tagged with "british defenses"

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Military & Warfare

Franz von Hipper's Naval Raid on British Ports

December 16th, 1914 110 years ago

Admiral Franz von Hipper led a naval raid targeting Scarborough, Hartlepool, and Whitby. The German forces bombarded these coastal towns, causing civilian casualties and damage to structures. This operation aimed to assert German naval power and retaliate against British blockades. The attack highlighted the vulnerabilities of British coastal defenses during the early phase of World War I.