If Beatty lost his whole squadron, he would either be killed or lose the prospect of further fleet command. That would also remove his route to becoming First Sea Lord. Hood could receive command of the battlecruisers, while Madden's seniority leaves his early advancement less certain. One speculative succession keeps Jellicoe in office until late 1919, followed by Wemyss until about 1923 and Madden until about 1930. Different senior officers would bring different philosophies to the service.
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How losing Beatty could change naval command
Beatty's death or removal after Dogger Bank opens different paths for Hood, Wemyss, and Madden.