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Zeebrugge Raid

Former entity Naval battle

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Zeebrugge Raid, naval battle in Belgium

The Zeebrugge Raid was a daring British naval operation.

It took place on the night of 22–23 April 1918 during World War I.

The raid targeted the German U-boat base in Zeebrugge.

Part of the port town of Bruges, accessible via canal tours.

Known for blocking the Bruges-Zeebrugge Canal to trap submarines.

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Bruges

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World War I

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51.35750,3.19750

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