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Yes, I'm aware KMS is not a thing. It's used to distinguish between German ships of the same name.
Today's video will be looking at KMS Gneisenau, one of the unluckiest battleships in history. Her initial service went well enough, seeing some of the most combat of any German battleship.
However, she would spend much of her career in drydock. From storm damage, to enemy action. And it would be in drydock that her career, ultimately, came to its end.
Further Reading:
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