Battle of Jutland Flashcards
How important were other fronts?
When?
May - June 1916
Where?
coast of Denmark
who VS who?
British Navy VS German Navy
What was the B navy called?
Grand Fleet
What was the G navy called?
High Seas Fleet
Who are the 4 key ppl?
- Admiral Reinhardt Scheer
- Admiral Sir John Jellicoe
- Vice Admiral David Beatty
- Vice Admiral Franz Hipper
Who was Admiral Reinhardt Sheer? (4)
- German
- commander of the High Seas Fleet
- aimed to lure the B Grand Fleet
- very aggressive
Who was Admiral Sir John Jellicoe? (2)
- British
- commander of the Grand Fleet
Who was Vice Admiral David Beatty? (3)
- British
- commander of the fleet in Scotland?
- commander of BCF
Who was Vice Admiral Franz Hipper? (2)
- German
- under Sheer
What does BCF stand for?
Battle Cruiser Fleet
What happened? (3 steps)
1) G intended to draw out the B fleet & make a SURPRISE ATTACK
2) but B ALR KNEW
–> they decoded the messages = were aware of the trap
3) B set sail much earlier = ambush
What was the B navy designed for?
to contest a huge, decisive battle with enemy
How many ships did B prepare in advance?
40 ships
What were also used?
seaplanes or just planes for RECONNAISSANCE
German size of fleet
99
Where did each admirals come from? (map)
British size of fleet
151
What happened to B?
Lost the most ships
What happened to G?
returned to port & never to VENTURE OUT AGAIN
Who exactly won?
Both
B’s side of the story: (2)
- thought they won bc G never ventured out again
- claimed victory on g’s ACTIONS
G’s side of the story: (4)
- they failed to achieve its main obj = LIFT THE BLOCKADE
- they were no position for the B Navy
- Never came out to venture again
- relied their victory on the NUMBER OF SHIPS = B lost the most
G losses:
1 Battlecruiser
4 Cruisers
3 Destroyers
