Source 1:
"On the basis that the (German) High Seas Fleet had inflicted heavier losses on the British Grand Fleet than it received, the battle became known in Germany as the 'Victory of Skagerrak'."
V. E. Tarrant
'Jutland: The German Perspective' (1995) |
Source 2:
"The German Fleet is filled with enthusiasm and elated with victory. Everybody, down to the last seaman, believes in the strength of the Fleet and looks forward to further battles with confidence."
Austrian official in Berlin
Report to his superiors in Vienna, June 1916. |
Source 3:
"I would like to thank you all. Whilst our army has been fighting our enemies, bringing home many victories, our Fleet had to wait their turn. A brave leader led our Fleet and commanded the courageous sailors. The superior English armada eventually appeared and our Fleet was ready for battle. What happened? The English were beaten. You have started a new chapter in world history."
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Addressing the High Seas Fleet on its return to Wilhelmshaven, June 1916. |
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