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Battle of Jutland 1916 – 8,500 Lost in a Single Night | History Explained

On May 31st, 1916, the Battle of Jutland erupted in the cold waters of the North Sea. More than 250 warships – including dreadnoughts and battlecruisers – clashed in the largest battleship engagement in history. Britain’s Grand Fleet, commanded by Admiral John Jellicoe, faced Germany’s High Seas Fleet, led by Admiral Reinhard Scheer. The result was catastrophic: over 8,500 sailors killed (6,000 British, 2,500 German), three British battlecruisers destroyed in minutes, and countless ships damaged. Both sides claimed victory, yet the outcome was indecisive. Britain maintained naval supremacy, while Germany proved its navy could stand against the world’s most powerful fleet. The battle revealed the limits of dreadnought warfare and foreshadowed the rise of the aircraft carrier in the decades to come. Dive into the story of ambition, steel, fire, and sacrifice at Jutland – the turning point that shaped the future of naval warfare.