An item dated London, England 8th referred to the announcement of the British Admiralty received by the Associated Press. According to the reports of the admirals Jellicoe (1) and Beatty (2) entered the British battle fleet the waters of the enemy to seek contact with the German fleet.(3) Although less strong attacked the British the complete German battle fleet forcing her to retreat with no hope on further actions of her side.
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1. John Rushworth Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe (5 December 1859 Southampton, Hamsphire, England-20 November 193 Kensington, London, England). Dismissed in the rank of Admiral of the Fleet. Commanded the Grand Fleet, First Sea Lord 30 November 1916-10 January 1918and Governor-General of New Zealand 1920-1924.
2. David Richard Beatty (17 January 1871 Stapeley, Cheshire, England-12 March 1936 London, England). Dismissed in the rank of Admiral of the Fleet. Commanded the 1st Battle cruiser Squadron 1913-1916 and the Grandfleet 1916-1918 and First Sea Lord 1 November 1919-30 July 1927.
3. Battle of Jutland or Skagerrak between the British and German navies 31 May-1 June 1916. British losses 6.094 men killed, 674 men wounded, l3 battle cruisers, 3 armoured cruisers, 8 destroyers total tonnage lost 113.300 tons and German losses 2.551 men killed, 507 wounded, 1 battle cruiser, 1 pre-dreadnought, 4 light cruisers, total tonnage 62.300 tons.
