Battle of Jutland
Today, May 31, is the ninety-first anniversary of the Battle of Jutland, the largest navel battle of World War I. It was the only major clash of battleships in the war.
The British had blockaded the ports of Germany, leaving the Second Reich in a desperate situation. In order for the blockade to be broken, the British navy had to be defeated in a massive navy battle. Thus began the battle of Jutland...
Click here to learn more about this massive battle.
Edit: The 45th did fight in the First World War, but they did not participate in this engagement. This was exclusively a navy and air battle, and the warring sides were the British and the Germans. America had not yet entered the war.
The British had blockaded the ports of Germany, leaving the Second Reich in a desperate situation. In order for the blockade to be broken, the British navy had to be defeated in a massive navy battle. Thus began the battle of Jutland...
Click here to learn more about this massive battle.
Edit: The 45th did fight in the First World War, but they did not participate in this engagement. This was exclusively a navy and air battle, and the warring sides were the British and the Germans. America had not yet entered the war.
posted by J. Hunter Quinn at 11:03 AM
1 Comments:
1st, it's good to see you posting again. I know you've been busy with the end of school and working part-time.
2nd, do you know if the 45th Infantry Thunderbird Division was involved with any of this conflict? Interesting post BTW, thanks.
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