Problem oceny taktyki i dowodzenia w bitwie jutlandzkiej (1916)
The problem of evaluation of the tactics and command in the battle of Jutland (1916)

Summary/Abstract: This article is an attempt to analyze the command and tactics used in the battle of Jutland (1916), the largest battle of steam ships of the line in history. The author begins by stating that there is still a lot of controversy around many issues related to the battle of Jutland, and for the last hundred years there have been numerous discussions between the researchers of this subject. One such issue is the problem of the behavior of the most important commanders of both fighting parties. The article is divided into a section devoted to the British, which analyses the conduct of Admiral John Jellicoe, Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet and Vice Admiral David Beatty, as well as the issue of scouting. The second part concerns the Germans: Commander-in-Chief of the High Seas Fleet (Hochseeflotte) Vice Admiral Reinhard Scheer and Counter Admiral Franz Hipper. Basing on materials available today, the author attempts to assess the justifiability of the individual decisions of each of the admirals and the possible alternatives, taking into account all the conditions and inconveniences they had to face.

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