In the decisive branch, destruction of the High Seas Fleet would dominate British press coverage despite heavy Allied losses. Jellicoe and a surviving Togo could be portrayed as two modern Nelsons. Beatty's reputation would depend on his proposed charge across the German front and on whether Lion survived. His death could instead lead to a state funeral with an empty coffin.
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A decisive Jutland could transform the admirals' reputations
Destroying the High Seas Fleet could bring public acclaim for Jellicoe and Togo, while Beatty's commemoration would depend on whether he survived.