Jutland (Battle of Jutland)

The Battle of Jutland was a major naval encounter during World War I, fought on May 31 and June 1, 1916, near Denmark’s Jutland Peninsula. It involved the British Royal Navy’s Grand Fleet and the German Imperial Navy’s High Seas Fleet. The goal was for the British to blockade Germany and control the North Sea, while Germany aimed to weaken the British fleet. The battle was intense, with ships firing thousands of shells, but neither side achieved a decisive victory. It resulted in heavy losses and established the dominance of the British navy for the rest of the war, though German ships remained a threat.