AdmiralAugust 1914
Appointed Commander of the German Navy along the Belgian coast
Historical person
Ludwig von Schroder Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ludwig von Schroder, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Germany.
9 records1914–19188 events5 places
Chronological biography
1914
AdmiralAugust 1914
Appointed Commander of the German Navy along the Belgian coast
Capture of AntwerpOctober 1914
Takes part in the German capture of Antwerp
Battle of YserDecember 1914
Spends next 4 years guarding Belgian naval bases. Schroders marine forces are stopped at Yser
1918
Siege of ZeebruggeMarch 1918
Defeats the British Zeebrugge Raid
Courtai OffensiveOctober 1918
Driven east with the 4th Army during the Allied Courtai Offensive
Fourth ArmyOctober 1918
Driven east with the 4th Army during the Allied Courtai Offensive
Reballion of Rebels in KielNovember 1918
Retires after orders to march against the Kiel Mutiny are countermanded
Resignation of Ludwig von SchroderNovember 1918
Retires after orders to march against the Kiel Mutiny are countermanded
Titles and roles
Admiral
Record provenance
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