The Battle of Jutland proved, both to the Germans and British, the strengths and weaknesses of the naval fleets. Both sides accomplished something during the battle, even if the outcome was inconclusive. The Germans were able to use the battle to promote their propaganda that they could match firepower with the British on the high seas, even if in all actuality they were not. On the other hand, the British were able to show just how powerful their navy was, despite the fact of its recent decline. The military importance of the fighting was rather insignificant, but the Battle of Jutland wi…
