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Died. Admiral Franz von Hipper, 68, commander of the German scouting squadron in the Battle of Jutland; of apoplexy; in Altona-Othmarschen, Prussia. Encountering superior British cruiser forces under Admiral Beatty (who had defeated him in the battle of Dogger Bank), Admiral Hipper outmaneuvered them, inflicted a terrific battering, but was forced to flee when the rest of the British Grand Fleet steamed up. Earl Beatty said last week: "He was a great fighter and a great fellow...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones, Jun. 6, 1932 | 6/6/1932 | See Source »

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