Admiral Sir David Beatty
Beatty's impetuosity in attacking the German High Fleet both inflicted and suffered major losses until the arrival of the British Grand Fleet. This encounter of the British and German Fleets resulted in a German tactical victory, although strategically the British succeeded in discouraging further German offensive fleet actions for the remainder of the war.
With Sir John Jellicoe in overall command of the action at Jutland and blamed for the lack of a clear British success, the dashing Beatty was seen by some as his natural successor. He was accordingly appointed Commander of the Grand Fleet in November 1916 following the movement of Jellicoe to First Sea Lord, although his rapid promotion caused controversy within the Royal Navy.
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