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On December 7, 1914, the Battle of the Falkland Islands took place during World War I. British naval forces engaged and defeated a German squadron led by Vice Admiral Maximilian von Spee. The battle was significant as it marked a decisive victory for the British Royal Navy, enhancing their control in the South Atlantic and boosting morale at a critical time in the war. The defeat led to the destruction of the German fleet in the region, with only a few ships managing to escape.

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