dec 8, 1914 - Battle of the Falkland Islands/Dodger Bank
Description:
Historians have referred to the Battle of the Falkland Islands as the most decisive naval battle of World War I. It gave the Allies a much-needed surge of confidence on the seas. The battle also represents one of the last important instances of old-style naval warfare, between ships and sailors and their guns alone.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 8, 1914
Now
~ 110 years ago