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What happened to the German High Seas Fleet under Ludwig von Reuter's command?

  • It was captured by the British

  • It was scuttled

  • It was upgraded with new technology

  • It won a major naval battle

Answer

Under Ludwig von Reuter's command, the German High Seas Fleet was scuttled at Scapa Flow. This was a strategic decision made to prevent the fleet from being seized by the British.
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