What squadron did Beatty command at the Battle of Jutland?
3rd Destroyer Squadron
4th Frigate Squadron
1st Battlecruiser Squadron
2nd Cruiser Squadron
Answer
At the Battle of Jutland, Admiral David Beatty commanded the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron, a powerful unit of fast, heavily armed ships. These battlecruisers were designed for reconnaissance, scouting, and engaging enemy warships. Beatty's squadron played a crucial role in the battle, engaging in intense combat with the German battlecruisers and contributing to the overall British strategy.
Conquer the Seas: A Quiz on David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty
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