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A chunk of armour knocked from the SMS Moltke during the Battle of Jutland on display at the Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr in Dresden during October 2011

A chunk of armour knocked from the SMS Moltke during the Battle of Jutland on display at the Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr in Dresden during October 2011

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A Trafalgar Day visit to the RN Museum (7)

A Trafalgar Day visit to the RN Museum (7)

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A chunk of armour knocked from HMS New Zealand's "X" turret during the Battle of Jutland on display at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum in Auckland

A chunk of armour knocked from HMS New Zealand's "X" turret during the Battle of Jutland on display at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum in Auckland

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A map of the Battle of Jutland.
Adapted from File:Jutland1916.jpg, a work of the Department of History at the United States Military Academy, which is in the public domain.

Additional details taken from Sondhaus, Lawrence        Navies in Modern World History, pp. 191–192  
Times are given in military format, i.e. 1917 refers to 19:17, being 7:17 PM.
Wilhelmshaven location taken from OpenStreetMap (link).
Cologne location taken from OpenStreetMap (link).
Kristiania (now known as Oslo) location taken from OpenStreetMap (link).

A map of the Battle of Jutland. Adapted from File:Jutland1916.jpg, a work of the Department of History at the United States Military Academy, which is in the public domain. Additional details taken from Sondhaus, Lawrence Navies in Modern World History, pp. 191–192 Times are given in military format, i.e. 1917 refers to 19:17, being 7:17 PM. Wilhelmshaven location taken from OpenStreetMap (link). Cologne location taken from OpenStreetMap (link). Kristiania (now known as Oslo) location taken from OpenStreetMap (link).

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1928 German Medal commemorating WWI Admiral Rheinhard von Scheer's Death, Battle of Jutland 1916 Commander
D. = 36 mm; 19.80 g fine Silver
Scheer, Reinhard, Admiral, 1863 Obernkirchen near Hanover - 1928 Marktredwitz (Bavaria)
Around portrait l.: "+ ADMIRAL SCHEER + DER SIEGER VON SKAGERRAK +" / Date "26. 11. 1928" divided by a sailor holding a laurel wreath, a battleship and the setting sun in the background. At the edge: "BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT · FEINSILBER". Numista N# 154525; National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London MEC2480 (Au): https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-39920

Condition:  Matte UNCIRCULATED, old patina

1928 German Medal commemorating WWI Admiral Rheinhard von Scheer's Death, Battle of Jutland 1916 Commander D. = 36 mm; 19.80 g fine Silver Scheer, Reinhard, Admiral, 1863 Obernkirchen near Hanover - 1928 Marktredwitz (Bavaria) Around portrait l.: "+ ADMIRAL SCHEER + DER SIEGER VON SKAGERRAK +" / Date "26. 11. 1928" divided by a sailor holding a laurel wreath, a battleship and the setting sun in the background. At the edge: "BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT · FEINSILBER". Numista N# 154525; National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London MEC2480 (Au): https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-39920 Condition: Matte UNCIRCULATED, old patina

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1928 German Medal commemorating WWI Admiral Rheinhard von Scheer's Death, Battle of Jutland 1916 Commander
D. = 36 mm; 19.80 g fine Silver
Scheer, Reinhard, Admiral, 1863 Obernkirchen near Hanover - 1928 Marktredwitz (Bavaria)
Around portrait l.: "+ ADMIRAL SCHEER + DER SIEGER VON SKAGERRAK +" / Date "26. 11. 1928" divided by a sailor holding a laurel wreath, a battleship and the setting sun in the background. At the edge: "BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT · FEINSILBER". Numista N# 154525; National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London MEC2480 (Au): https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-39920

Condition:  Matte UNCIRCULATED, old patina

1928 German Medal commemorating WWI Admiral Rheinhard von Scheer's Death, Battle of Jutland 1916 Commander D. = 36 mm; 19.80 g fine Silver Scheer, Reinhard, Admiral, 1863 Obernkirchen near Hanover - 1928 Marktredwitz (Bavaria) Around portrait l.: "+ ADMIRAL SCHEER + DER SIEGER VON SKAGERRAK +" / Date "26. 11. 1928" divided by a sailor holding a laurel wreath, a battleship and the setting sun in the background. At the edge: "BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT · FEINSILBER". Numista N# 154525; National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London MEC2480 (Au): https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-39920 Condition: Matte UNCIRCULATED, old patina

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Sujet : Bataille du Jutland (1916)
Navires de guerre -- Mer du Nord
Mer du Nord
Référence bibliographique : Rol, 54226
Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : Pho20Rol
Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : GG14182
Image de presse
Couverture : 31 mai 1916

Langue : français

Sujet : Bataille du Jutland (1916) Navires de guerre -- Mer du Nord Mer du Nord Référence bibliographique : Rol, 54226 Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : Pho20Rol Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : GG14182 Image de presse Couverture : 31 mai 1916 Langue : français

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Sujet : Bataille du Jutland (1916)
Navires de guerre -- Mer du Nord
Mer du Nord
Référence bibliographique : Rol, 54224
Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : Pho20Rol
Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : GG14182
Image de presse
Couverture : 31 mai 1916

Langue : français

Sujet : Bataille du Jutland (1916) Navires de guerre -- Mer du Nord Mer du Nord Référence bibliographique : Rol, 54224 Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : Pho20Rol Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : GG14182 Image de presse Couverture : 31 mai 1916 Langue : français

Author: Agence Rol. Agence photographique (commanditaire)License:PD
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A summer visit to St Giles’ Cathedral (104)

A summer visit to St Giles’ Cathedral (104)

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Sujet : Bataille du Jutland (1916)
Navires de guerre -- Mer du Nord
Mer du Nord
Référence bibliographique : Rol, 54225
Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : Pho20Rol
Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : GG14182
Image de presse
Couverture : 31 mai 1916

Langue : français

Sujet : Bataille du Jutland (1916) Navires de guerre -- Mer du Nord Mer du Nord Référence bibliographique : Rol, 54225 Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : Pho20Rol Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : GG14182 Image de presse Couverture : 31 mai 1916 Langue : français

Author: Agence Rol. Agence photographique (commanditaire)License:PD
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Subjects: Great Britain. Royal Navy; Jutland, Battle of, 1916; World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, British; World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, German

Subjects: Great Britain. Royal Navy; Jutland, Battle of, 1916; World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, British; World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, German

Author: Great Britain. Admiralty Jellicoe, John Rushworth Jellicoe, Earl, 1859-1935License:PD
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"The two white nations," by George von Hase.--Notes from O. N. I. publications.--Narrative of the battle of Jutland, by Arthur Pollen and others.--The battle of the Skagerrak, account by Admiral Scheer.--The battle of Jutland, account by Admiral Jellicoe

Subjects: Jutland, Battle of, 1916

"The two white nations," by George von Hase.--Notes from O. N. I. publications.--Narrative of the battle of Jutland, by Arthur Pollen and others.--The battle of the Skagerrak, account by Admiral Scheer.--The battle of Jutland, account by Admiral Jellicoe Subjects: Jutland, Battle of, 1916

Author: Naval War College (U.S.) Von Hase, George Great Britain. Admiralty Pollen, Arthur Joseph Hungerford, 1866-1937 Scheer, Reinhard, 1863-1928 Jellicoe, John Rushworth Jellicoe, Earl, 1859-1935License:PD
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IWM caption : Battle of Jutland 1916. In the distance the light cruiser HMS BIRMINGHAM can be see under fire from the German High Seas Fleet. She suffered only splinter damage.

IWM caption : Battle of Jutland 1916. In the distance the light cruiser HMS BIRMINGHAM can be see under fire from the German High Seas Fleet. She suffered only splinter damage.

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British Ships of the First World War
HMS WARRIOR.  Heavily damaged at Jutland, and sank 1 June 1916.

British Ships of the First World War HMS WARRIOR. Heavily damaged at Jutland, and sank 1 June 1916.

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British Ships of the First World War
HMS WARRIOR.  Heavily damaged at Jutland, and sank 1 June 1916.

British Ships of the First World War HMS WARRIOR. Heavily damaged at Jutland, and sank 1 June 1916.

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For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Zur Wiederkehr ehemaliger Skagerrat-Kämpfer unter Führung von Admiral Schröder an den Gräbern der Skagerrak-Gefallenen in Wilhelmshaven.

For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Zur Wiederkehr ehemaliger Skagerrat-Kämpfer unter Führung von Admiral Schröder an den Gräbern der Skagerrak-Gefallenen in Wilhelmshaven.

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For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Vizeadmiral Hipper mit Stab
1916. Vizeadmiral Hipper, der Befehlshaber der Aufklärungsschiffe in der Skagerrakschlacht, mit seinem Stab. Von links nach rechts: Kapt.-Ltnt. Friedrich Brutzer, Korvettenkpt. Erich Raeder, Marine-General-Oberarzt Hagenah, Vizeadmiral Hipper, Kapt-Ltnt. G.Hansen, Kaptn.-Ltnt. Oskar von der Luhe.
12163-16
Abgebildete Personen:

Hipper, Franz von: Admiral, Chef der Hochseestreitkräfte, kaiserliche Marine, Deutschland  (GND 118774492)
Raeder, Erich: Großadmiral, Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine, Deutschland  (GND 118743511)
Brutzer, Friedrich: Kapitänleutnant, kaiserliche Marine, Deutschland
Hagenah, Adolf: Marine-Generaloberarzt, kaiserliche Marine, Deutschland
Hansen, Gottfried: Admiral, Chef der Marinestation der Ostsee, Deutschland  (GND 116455659)
Lühe, Oskar von der: Kapitänleutnant, kaiserliche Marine, Deutschland
Boedicker, Friedrich: Konteradmiral, Führer der II. Aufklärungsgruppe des Befehlshaber der Aufklärungsschiffe

For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Vizeadmiral Hipper mit Stab 1916. Vizeadmiral Hipper, der Befehlshaber der Aufklärungsschiffe in der Skagerrakschlacht, mit seinem Stab. Von links nach rechts: Kapt.-Ltnt. Friedrich Brutzer, Korvettenkpt. Erich Raeder, Marine-General-Oberarzt Hagenah, Vizeadmiral Hipper, Kapt-Ltnt. G.Hansen, Kaptn.-Ltnt. Oskar von der Luhe. 12163-16 Abgebildete Personen: Hipper, Franz von: Admiral, Chef der Hochseestreitkräfte, kaiserliche Marine, Deutschland (GND 118774492) Raeder, Erich: Großadmiral, Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine, Deutschland (GND 118743511) Brutzer, Friedrich: Kapitänleutnant, kaiserliche Marine, Deutschland Hagenah, Adolf: Marine-Generaloberarzt, kaiserliche Marine, Deutschland Hansen, Gottfried: Admiral, Chef der Marinestation der Ostsee, Deutschland (GND 116455659) Lühe, Oskar von der: Kapitänleutnant, kaiserliche Marine, Deutschland Boedicker, Friedrich: Konteradmiral, Führer der II. Aufklärungsgruppe des Befehlshaber der Aufklärungsschiffe

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Cover image of Castles of Steel a play for radio by Nick Wray - cover image by Mike Smith

Cover image of Castles of Steel a play for radio by Nick Wray - cover image by Mike Smith

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IWM caption : A photograph taken from inside the hull of the light cruiser HMS Castor after the Battle of Jutland showing a large shell hole. Her crew suffered ten casualties during the battle. Castor was the flagship of the 11th Destroyer Flotilla (Kempenfelt, Magic, Mandate, Manners, Marne, Martial, Michael, Milbrook, Minion, Mons Moon, Morning Star, Mounsey, Mystic and Ossory)

IWM caption : A photograph taken from inside the hull of the light cruiser HMS Castor after the Battle of Jutland showing a large shell hole. Her crew suffered ten casualties during the battle. Castor was the flagship of the 11th Destroyer Flotilla (Kempenfelt, Magic, Mandate, Manners, Marne, Martial, Michael, Milbrook, Minion, Mons Moon, Morning Star, Mounsey, Mystic and Ossory)

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A shell-hole in the side of HMS Chester sustained at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. Visible on deck is a 5.5-inch gun.

A shell-hole in the side of HMS Chester sustained at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. Visible on deck is a 5.5-inch gun.

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IWM caption : The superstructure of HMS COLOSSUS, showing damage done at the Battle of Jutland. COLOSSUS was the flagship of the 1st Battle Squadron (MARLBOROUGH, REVENGE, HERCULES, AGINCOURT, COLLINGWOOD, NEPTUNE, ST VINCENT, BELLONA). She was hit twice and suffered five casualties. Note the wooden beams being used to brace the metalwork.

IWM caption : The superstructure of HMS COLOSSUS, showing damage done at the Battle of Jutland. COLOSSUS was the flagship of the 1st Battle Squadron (MARLBOROUGH, REVENGE, HERCULES, AGINCOURT, COLLINGWOOD, NEPTUNE, ST VINCENT, BELLONA). She was hit twice and suffered five casualties. Note the wooden beams being used to brace the metalwork.

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Detail of Battle Damage to HMS Defender, Battle of Jutland 31st May 1916.  HMS Defender was an Acheron-class destroyer and served as part of the 1st Destroyer Flotilla.

Detail of Battle Damage to HMS Defender, Battle of Jutland 31st May 1916. HMS Defender was an Acheron-class destroyer and served as part of the 1st Destroyer Flotilla.

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The funeral procession of John Travers Cornwell VC at Manor Park, London East on  29 July 1916

The funeral procession of John Travers Cornwell VC at Manor Park, London East on 29 July 1916

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Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth, Hampshire

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"The World War" ( Cigarette collection album published by Cigaret Picture Service Dresden ) - German fleet during the battle of Skagerrak.

"The World War" ( Cigarette collection album published by Cigaret Picture Service Dresden ) - German fleet during the battle of Skagerrak.

Author: Wolfgang SauberLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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British light cruiser HMS CHESTER, showing damage sustained at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916

British light cruiser HMS CHESTER, showing damage sustained at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916

Author: Surgeon Oscar ParkesLicense:PD
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Historische Übersicht

Größte Flottenschlacht der Weltgeschichte zwischen Großkampfschiffen.

Fakten auf einen Blick

Ergebnis:Unentschieden (taktisch DE / strat. GB).

Royal Navy

  • Befehlshaber: John Jellicoe
  • Truppenstärke: 151 Schiffe
  • Verluste: 6.784 Tote

Kaiserliche Marine

  • Befehlshaber: Reinhard Scheer
  • Truppenstärke: 99 Schiffe
  • Verluste: 3.039 Tote

Strategischer Kontext

Deutscher Versuch, Teile der britischen Flotte zu isolieren und zu vernichten.

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