What was the biggest battle at sea, in WW1?
Jutland. 31st May 1916 The Battle of Jutland took place between the British Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet on the 31st May 1916 in the North Sea, off the mainland of Denmark. Although it was the only major naval battle of World War I, it became the largest sea battle in naval warfare history in terms of the numbers of battleships and battlecruisers engaged, bringing together the two most powerful naval forces in existence at that time. Lots more at the link if you’re interested! Admiral Sir David Beatty, Admiral Sir John Jellicoe and Admiral Reinhard Scheer, commanders at Jutland of the most powerful naval forces in World War I.
