Battle of Nordanis-
The Battle of Nordanis is the largest naval sea battle in history. Jamsterdavanian Admiral A.H. Ventiliner out maneuvered the Deutscheslavanian Navy under the Command of Deutscheslavanian Grand Admiral Helmut Von Kleist and delivered a crippling blow to the Deutscheslavanian northern defenses.

The battle occurred on January 15, 1920 off the coast of Nordanis. A task force under the command of Admiral A. H. Ventiliner was dispatched from Gerald Harbor, Riosland. It was made up a three battleship groups, including three small early aircraft carriers. Ventiliner commanded the battleship J.S.S. Jamsterdavania. Initially Ventiliner contemplated dividing his forces to blockade Northern Deutscheslavanian ports. This plan was abridged when a report of a Deutscheslavanian task force shelling Dannunifian coastal cities came in.

Admiral Helmut Von Kleist struggled to collect a large group of ships for defense of the Deutscheslavanian coast. Despite his initial difficulties he was able to gather what equaled four battleship groups. He had orders to disrupt shipping to Dannunifius and Nordanis as a prelude to invasion. At the last minute, the Deutscheslavanian High Command ordered an assault against Riosland and the Jamsterdavanian east coast.

The two opposing battle groups were on a collision course. On January 14 the two groups made contact. Admiral Von Kleist deployed his destroyers and frigates to try to penetrate to the Jamsterdavanian task force’s battleships.

The Jamsterdavanians took heavy losses during the first hours, but Ventiliner deployed his carriers. Five Deutscheslavanian destroyers were sunk in one hour by early dive-bombers.

The Jamsterdavania took a direct hit and Ventiliner transferred his flag to the Battleship J.S.S. Constellation.

By 5:00 p.m. on the 15th, the Deutscheslavanian fleet had suffered too many losses and had with drawn.

Deutscheslavania never recovered control of the Northern Sea and was forced to re-deploy its Dununder Fleet to make up the loss.

SHIP ROSTER OF THE BATTLE OF NORDANIS
Compiled by Lt. Commander John R Coleman, J.S.N.
Contains only warships, no support and transports

Jamsterdavanian Ships

Battleships

The Jamsterdavanian battleship J.S.S. Jamsterdavania (BS-25) took a mjor hit. J.S.S. Jamsterdavania BS-24
J.S.S. Constellation BS-45
J.S.S. Marauder BS-27

Heavy Cruisers

J.S.S. George HC-25
J.S.S. Peter HC-15
J.S.S. Moses G. Clyde HC-65
J.S.S. Holiday HC-78

Light Cruisers

J.S.S. Moulton C-27
J.S.S. Angel eyes C-5
J.S.S. Warchild C-20
J.S.S. Western Spirit C- 24
J.S.S. Heights C-45

Destroyers

J.S.S. Corona D-16
J.S.S. Leaver D-09
J.S.S. Santana D-01
J.S.S. Victory D-20
J.S.S. Fortunate D-03
J.S.S. Randolph D-05
J.S.S. Charles P. Clawson D-08

Frigates

J.S.S. Thunder F-18
J.S.S. Carl Lawson F-35
J.S.S. Gustopher F-96
J.S.S. Mayflower F-105
J.S.S. Chance F-15
J.S.S. James R. Cross F-83
J.S.S. Premont F-62
J.S.S. Carterville F-52
J.S.S. Lazarus F-45
J.S.S. Roger Thompson F-56
J.S.S. Santan City F-57
J.S.S. Extemporaneous F-75
J.S.S. Millhouse F-71
J.S.S. Augustine F-78
J.S.S. Hurley F-05
J.S.S. Juan D. Moreno F-06
Converted Civilian Crafts

J.S.S. Turkey CC-05
J.S.S. Yarbrough CC-09
J.S.S. Hillier CC-08A

Deutscheslavanian Ships

Battleships

R.D.B. Krause KM-003
R.D.B. Achtungland KM-023
R.D.B. Lastius KM-007
R.D.B. Von Allen KM-000

Heavy Cruisers

The R.D.B. Tommieland took massive damage. R.D.B. Von Bunbenic KMC-004
R.D.B. Princerina Gretchen KMC-024
R.D.B. Tommieland KMC-008
R.D.B. Rupert KMC-001
R.D.B. Platterveravania KMC-051
R.D.B. Greole KMC-025
R.D.B. Dununder KMC-009

Light Cruisers

R.D.B. Berg KMK-005
R.D.B. Von Hauser KMK-026
R.D.B. Von Machenberg KMK-010
R.D.B. Auf Dieter KMK-011
R.D.B. Von Jasenhaden KMK-053
R.D.B. Hoffman KMK-080
R.D.B. Auf Danalein KMK-085

Destroyers

R.D.B. Thomasein KMD-084
R.D.B. Holstein KMD-092
R.D.B. Von Matein KMD-087
R.D.B. Muterland KMD-090
R.D.B. Scheiss KMD-111
R.D.B. Deutscheslav KMD-120
R.D.B. Exisor KMD-222
R.D.B. Raushoff KMD-251
R.D.B. Kalcherhoff KMD-145
R.D.B. Dankenberg KMD-321
R.D.B. Landenberg KMD-301
R.D.B. Auf Tomcovy KMD-280

Frigates

R.D.B. Romanhoff
R.D.B. Edgar
R.D.B. Bolrevier
R.D.B. Achtenberg
R.D.B. Strauss
R.D.B. Kinderhoek
R.D.B. Blitz Marine
R.D.B. Hautman
R.D.B. Yorinske
R.D.B. Mende
R.D.B. Ruetenhoff
R.D.B. Antatree


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