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During the Battle of the Falkland Islands, the Captain of SMS Leipzig (reportedly) went down with his Ship, even though there was no need for him to do so. Why? Further, how did the tradition of 'The Captain goes down with the Ship' come about, and when did it die out (if it did.)

by /u/Diestormlie in /r/AskHistorians

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