Battenberg's administrative priorities included shell quality control, continuing a line of pressure Jellicoe had pursued as Third Sea Lord. Remaining in office could have brought more effective action in 1914-15, before Jellicoe became First Sea Lord in late 1916. Even a moderate improvement in British shell performance could have affected Jutland. Manufacturers had reasons to welcome relief from that pressure, but this falls short of evidence for a contractor conspiracy to remove Battenberg.
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Battenberg and shell quality before Jutland
Earlier pressure on shell quality under Battenberg could improve British gunnery at Jutland, without assuming a contractor conspiracy behind his removal.