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What a British break into the Baltic could accomplish

Destroying most of the German fleet at Jutland could open the Baltic to limited landings and a far tighter economic blockade.

Question

If most of the German fleet had been destroyed at Jutland, would Britain have broken into the Baltic and attempted a naval offensive?

Short answer

Yes, probably through limited landings and an expanded blockade rather than a grand invasion.

Notes

The answer expects Britain to attempt an operation, although not necessarily a massive invasion. Extending the blockade to Germany's Baltic coast and making selected landings could deepen shortages that were already damaging the German economy and population. The answer presents blockade as a blunt but potent strategic weapon whose effects might outweigh the need for an ambitious amphibious campaign.