Battle of Jutland May 31 June 1 1916

Battle of Jutland May 31 - June 1, 1916 off the coast of Denmark By: Marius Rakickas, Mihir Beheray, Sabrina Valente, Trisha Barua, Ash Nair

Set-Up and Events ● The British set up a naval blockade to protect the Atlantic from Germany. ● Germany’s goal was to obliterate the British Navy (who had a numerical advantage), so they planned to attack the British coast and lure out smaller ships. ● The British Grand fleet was ordered to meet the German High Seas fleet at the Danish coast for defense. ● The battle began when both sides started a heavy artillery duel. ● Commandeering the duel were Vice Admiral David Beatty of the British and Franz Hipper for Germany. ● Admiral John Jellicoe of the British and Admiral Reinhard Scheer of Germany oversaw the battle

Casualties and Ship Losses

Importance ● Considered to be the only major naval battle of World War One. ● British remained in control of the North Sea, maintaining their blockade and balance of power ● The German naval prowess was diminished but turned to commerce raiding. The Germans would never set sail during the course of the war after this battle

Importance ● ● Indecisive victory ○ Germany claimed victory since Britain lost more ships and more people ○ However Britain was internationally recognized as victorious as Germany was depleted of its fleet capabilities (although many historians disagree) ■ Showed that Germany had the power to match Britain which was not expected Germany declared they would not obliterate any ship that crossed through this war zone that was of a neutral country ○ British ship Lusitania was taken down and many Americans lost their lives ○ This angered Americans and the US entered the war on the side of the Allied Powers ○ US also entered after witnessing British Naval capabilities

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