I would also point out that Jellicoe as a strategist was also intuitive enough to have the Grand Fleet sortie from both Scapa and Rosyth prior to the German High Seas fleets departure. The Germans never figured that by trying to set a trap for the RN, it was infact the High Seas Fleet that fell into his trap. This is why I disagree with him not being a competant strategist. He initiated battle before his enemy could and in their back yard and he had his fleet in the right place and at the right time. As mentioned he did lose several ships and men but he also made it so the High Seas Fleet didnt venture far from home port again until the day they surrendered the fleet at Scapa.
There are several sides to the losses but clearly the RN lost more men. Ships on the other hand and reprocutions of the battle about equal a British victory IMO.
As far as Jellicoe being sacked, politics is what it is and any military figure can be removed if he/ (now days she) fall out of favor or the politicians fearing voter hedgemony.
There are several sides to the losses but clearly the RN lost more men. Ships on the other hand and reprocutions of the battle about equal a British victory IMO.
As far as Jellicoe being sacked, politics is what it is and any military figure can be removed if he/ (now days she) fall out of favor or the politicians fearing voter hedgemony.
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