An item reported that the Russian minister Sazonoff send a telegram to the British minister of foreign affairs Earl Grey stating that he admired the bravery of the British fleet and condoled with the losses. The victory again proved the maritime superiority of England while the German fleet just fled without fighting back. Grey answered to be flattered with this words and remarked that the lives of the British sailors were not sacrificed in vain. Despite all efforts to conceal were the heavy losses of Germany well known.(1)
Note
1. 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.
