Battle of Jutland: The Greatest Naval Battle of World War I

The Battle of Jutland (31 May to 1 June 1916) was by far the largest naval battle of the First World War (1914-18). The only time the bulk of the British and German fleets faced each other, the battle occurred in the North Sea south of Norway. The last great naval battle in history that involved only surface vessels, Jutland involved around 250 ships. The battle ended in a draw, although Germany claimed victory since it had lost fewer ships and men. In contrast, Britain claimed a strategic victory since the German High Seas Fleet never again posed a serious threat to British waters during WWI.