The Battle of Jutland was fought by the German (Central Powers) and British fleets (Allies). The objectives for the Central Powers were to abolish the blockade put up on Germany. This action was declared by Germany High Seas Fleet commander, Admiral Reinhardit von Scheer. The objectives for the Allied Powers was to stop the Germany High Seas Fleet from getting into the Atlantic Ocean, which would create difficulties for Britain’s merchant fleet.
During this fleet battle, the combatants were British and Germany fleets. The casualties were that the British had lost more than 6, 000 men, including 14 ships in total. The German navy lost around 3,000 men, including 11 ships. At the end of the battle, it wasn’t declared officially who had won, but, Germany considered themselves as the most successful navy of the battle due to the fact that the British navy had lost more ships. …show more content…
This battle lasted one day: May 31st – June 1st, 2016. The Battle of Jutland was the only major naval surface engagement of World War I. This battle was fought in the North Sea, off the coast of Jutland, Denmark. British navy admirals, John Jellicoe and David Beatty both were informed that the German navy had left their port with Admiral Reinhard Scheer. At approximately 4 p.m. on May 31st, both sides had opened fire.
During the battle, Britain had the advantage, in which resulted in Scheer’s heading back home. Fortunately, for Germany, as they were on their way home, they ran directly into the British fleet. In a sudden panic, Scheer had ordered his battlecruisers and torpedo boats to attack the British fleet. Admiral Jellicoe, who was shocked by the incident, had turned away, heading home north in a complete panic as well. The battle then came to an indecisive end, in which both sides claimed a
During this fleet battle, the combatants were British and Germany fleets. The casualties were that the British had lost more than 6, 000 men, including 14 ships in total. The German navy lost around 3,000 men, including 11 ships. At the end of the battle, it wasn’t declared officially who had won, but, Germany considered themselves as the most successful navy of the battle due to the fact that the British navy had lost more ships. …show more content…
This battle lasted one day: May 31st – June 1st, 2016. The Battle of Jutland was the only major naval surface engagement of World War I. This battle was fought in the North Sea, off the coast of Jutland, Denmark. British navy admirals, John Jellicoe and David Beatty both were informed that the German navy had left their port with Admiral Reinhard Scheer. At approximately 4 p.m. on May 31st, both sides had opened fire.
During the battle, Britain had the advantage, in which resulted in Scheer’s heading back home. Fortunately, for Germany, as they were on their way home, they ran directly into the British fleet. In a sudden panic, Scheer had ordered his battlecruisers and torpedo boats to attack the British fleet. Admiral Jellicoe, who was shocked by the incident, had turned away, heading home north in a complete panic as well. The battle then came to an indecisive end, in which both sides claimed a