Grand Fleet
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The Grand Fleet was the main battlefleet of the Royal Navy during the First World War. It was established in August 1914 and disbanded in April 1919. Its main base was Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands
The Grand Fleet in the Firth of Forth
The 2nd Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet in 1914. From left to right the ships are: King George V, Thunderer, Monarch and Conqueror.
The Grand Fleet sailing in parallel columns during the First World War.
High Seas Fleet
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The High Seas Fleet was the battle fleet of the Imperial German Navy and saw action during the First World War. In February 1907, the Home Fleet was renamed the High Seas Fleet. Admiral Alfred von Tir
Dreadnoughts of the High Seas Fleet
Alfred von Tirpitz
Admiral John Fisher
HMS Dreadnought underway, circa 1906–1907