Word: scheer
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...world at large were inclined to think that Germany had had the better of it. As far as damage goes, official figures still support their claim-British losses: 14 ships (112,000 tons), 6,094 men; German losses: 11 ships (60,000 tons), 2,551 men. But German Admiral Scheer was first to quit the scene of battle, never again ventured out to seek a general engagement. England's Grand Fleet, though never used as a unit in battle, was still unchallenged mistress of the seas...