WWI: Grand Fleet moves to Scapa Flow

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WWI: Grand Fleet moves to Scapa Flow

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"Historically, the British Grand Fleet had been based on the south coast of England, ready for any attack from continental Europe. At the start of World War One, the decision was taken to relocate the main base to Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, off the north coast of Scotland.

"The navy had to move tens of thousands of sailors and dozens of warships to Orkney. This was a huge operation that had a massive effect on the local economy and infrastructure, the remnants of which are still obvious today ..."

Interesting Iwonder presentation by the BBC.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zxsppv4#orb-banner
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RE: WWI: Grand Fleet moves to Scapa Flow

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IMHO the really historically significant move, and the warning bell that a colossal conflict was about to break out, was the withdrawal of the German High Seas Fleet back into port. It meant that the Germans had decided to execute the Von Schlieffen Plan, and risk war with Great Britain. That happened on the 26th, if memory serves.
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