An item referred to the statement of the British admiral Beatty (1) on board of the British battle cruiser Lion for representatives of the 1st cruiser squadron before their departure to escort the German battleships underway to British harbours as part of the German surrender. Beatty claimed to have said many times that a battle fleet was go towards sea and search for the Grand fleet. He proved to be not a false prophet while the battle fleet was indeed departed towards open sea and became a prey. These words were welcomed by a loud laughter of his public. It was a terrifying sight, large battleships following a light cruiser like a flock of sheep. However the German fleet deserved such a humiliating end while she had been enemy without any chivalry.
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1. 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 Grand Fleet 1916-1918 and First Sea Lord 1 November 1919-30 July 1927.
