BATTLE OF JUTLAND

A clash between British and German navies.

The German fleet intended to sink most of the British fleet.

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• The Germans wanted an easy fight.
• The British had been intercepting the plans.

FIVE PHASES

• British fleet chased the weaker German fleet.
• Same British fleet chased by main German fleet.
• Next British fleet intervened.

4. British forced Germans into retreat, but the Germans turned back.
5. One last night of intense fighting, then Germans retreat.

The battle resulted in greater losses for Britain but ended the threat of the German fleet.

Sources

• www.firstworldwar.com/battles/Jutland.htm
• www.battle-of-Jutland.com/background-battle-Jutland.htm