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Could Battenberg remain First Sea Lord if Fisher died in January 1914?

Fisher's hypothetical death in January 1914 supplies the single change for a scenario in which Battenberg remains First Sea Lord.

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Question

Could Battenberg remain First Sea Lord if Fisher died in January 1914?

Short answer

Keeping Battenberg in office is a relatively easy divergence in this scenario because he already holds the post and is good at the job.

Notes

The premise removes Fisher in January 1914 and leaves Battenberg as First Sea Lord. The counterfactual follows the consequences of that one change. Its starting conditions are comparatively favourable because Battenberg already occupies the office and has the professional ability to continue.