What the records say
- When
- 19 Oct 1917 – 3 Nov 1917
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 58.60° N, 23.45° E
- Description
- 1917 naval battle in the Baltic Sea
- Naval
- yes
- War
- World War I
Battle of Moon Sound
1917 naval battle in the Baltic Sea
The Battle of Moon Sound was a naval battle fought between the forces of the German Empire, and the Russian Republic in the Baltic Sea during Operation Albion from 16 October 1917 until 3 November 1917 during World War I. The German intention was to destroy the Russian forces and occupy the West Estonian Archipelago, and achieved both objectives.
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