Operation Albion
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Operation Albion was the German military and naval operation in October 1917 to invade and occupy the Estonian islands of Saaremaa (Ösel), Hiiumaa (Dagö) and Muhu (Moon), then part of the Russian Empire.
The land campaign opened with landings at Tagga Bay, Saaremaa, on 11 October 1917, after extensive naval activity to clear mines and subdue shore batteries and the island is secured by 16 October. The Russian Army evacuated Muhu on 18 October.
After two failed attempts, the Germans managed to land on Hiiumaa on the 19th and captured the island on the following day.
The Russian Baltic Fleet had to withdraw from Muhu Sound after major losses. - see Battle of Moon Sound
The Germans claimed 20,000 prisoners and 100 guns captured during Operation Albion since 12 October.
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- [1] &1 October entries on this site summarise Operation Albion]
- Detailed account of Operation Albion
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