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During the first two years of World War I, Germany faced a debilitating British blockade of its shipping lanes. With only sixteen dreadnought-class battleships compared to the British Royal Navy's twenty-eight, the German High Seas Fleet had little chance in direct confrontations. To counter this, Germany conducted raids in the North Sea and bombarded English coasts, aiming to lure British squadrons into open waters for ambush by submarines and surface vessels. Tensions culminated on May 31, 1916, in the North Sea near Jutland, marking a pivotal battle in Royal Navy history. Scholars reassess the strategies and tactics of both sides, along with the political and military ramifications. Previous analyses have often focused on British admiral Sir John Jellicoe, criticized for his caution and for allowing German vice admiral Reinhard Scheer to escape. However, this volume shifts to the German perspective, evaluating Scheer’s decisions and his adeptness in preserving his fleet against a superior force. The contributors highlight the shortcomings of leadership on both sides, which clung to outdated naval strategies instead of adapting to the total war approach that defined the twentieth century. Additionally, they explore the contrasting portrayals of the battle in England and Germany, making this collection an essential reappraisal of a significant event in naval history.
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Jutland, Michael Epkenhans
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- 2015
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