Rear-Admiral David Beatty, c.1914

Rear-Admiral David Beatty, c.1914

Rear-Admiral David Beatty was commander of the scouting force of the Grand Fleet at the start of the First World War, giving him control of the battlecruisers and cruisers. Late in 1916 he became commander of the Grand Fleet,replacing Jellicoe.
Konstam, Angus, Royal Navy Grand Fleet 1914-18, Britain’s last supreme naval fleet Konstam, Angus, Royal Navy Grand Fleet 1914-18, Britain’s last supreme naval fleet. A good introduction to the Royal Navy’s Grand Fleet, the most powerful naval force of its day, and a key factor in the eventual Allied victory in the First World War by imposing the distant naval blockade on Germany. Looks at the background to its development, the ships themselves, their guns, armour etc, how the fleet was organised and how it performed during the First World War, demonstrating the vital role the fleet played in the eventual Entente victory. (Read Full Review)
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (26 May 2014), Rear-Admiral David Beatty, c.1914 , https://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_beatty_david_1914.html

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