What the records say
- When
- 19 Aug 1916
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 56.00° N, 3.00° E
- Description
- North Sea naval battle between the UK and German fleets
- Naval
- yes
- War
- World War I
Action of 19 August 1916
North Sea naval battle between the UK and German fleets
The action of 19 August 1916 was one of two attempts in 1916 by the German High Seas Fleet to engage elements of the British Grand Fleet, following the mixed results of the Battle of Jutland, during the First World War. The lesson of Jutland for Germany had been the vital need for reconnaissance, to avoid the unexpected arrival of the Grand Fleet during a raid.
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