Operation Albion

September 29 – October 20, 1917 · Baltic Sea

Result German victory

German forces landed on the West Estonian islands of Saaremaa, Muhu and Hiiumaa and took them from Russian forces. The operation opened the Gulf of Riga to Germany.

Central Powers

Allies

Strength and losses

Strength
24,500
Aircraft
102
Aircraft lost
5
Ships lost
1
Guns
54
Vehicles
2,400
Strength
24,000
Captured
20,130
Aircraft lost
40
Guns lost
141