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

Sources https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/battle-of-jutland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Jutland https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Jutland#googDisableSync www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/naval-warfare-and-world-war-one/the-battle- of-jutland/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/31/what-was-the-battle-of-jutland-why-was-it- so-important-to-the-fi/