The Battle of Heligoland

What was the Battle of Heligoland?

The Battle of Heligoland was a British attack on German destroyers in the North Sea.

What happened during the Battle of Heligoland?

A British squadron of 31 destroyers, two cruisers and eight submarines attacked a German patrol.

When was the Battle of Heligoland?

The battle took place on 28th August, 1914.

What were the results of the Battle of Heligoland?

There were 3 key outcomes to the battle;

• ❖ Three German cruisers and one destroyer were sunk, with three more cruisers badly damaged. It also resulted in the death of 712 German sailors, with 530 injured and 336 taken prisoner.
• ❖ Britain suffered damage to one cruiser and three destroyers. 35 sailors were killed with a further 40 injured.
• ❖ The German kaiser was angry at the loss of ships and ordered that any future action must first be approved by him. This meant there was no major fleet action for several months after Heligoland.