Events tagged with "hans langsdorff"

Historical Events tagged with "hans langsdorff"

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Military & Warfare

Captain Hans Langsdorff Scuttles Admiral Graf Spee

December 17th, 1939 85 years ago

During the early hours, Captain Hans Langsdorff of the German cruiser Admiral Graf Spee chose to scuttle his ship in the estuary of Montevideo after engaging in battle with Allied forces. The ship was heavily damaged from encounters with British warships, leading Langsdorff to conclude that further resistance was futile. The decision was made on December 17, 1939, as he sought to avoid the loss of more lives and potential capture.