Holland had commanded HMS Kite, Vindictive, Hawkins, and Revenge before leading battle squadrons, the Channel Force, and a cruiser squadron. He took command of the Battlecruiser Squadron after years of senior sea appointments. Lütjens had one year commanding a light cruiser amid a career dominated by torpedo boats and staff work. They were almost the same age. Their careers offered very different preparation for leading major warships in battle.
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Lancelot Holland's career shows the command experience Lütjens lacked
The nearly same-aged admirals entered their navies only five years apart, yet Holland accumulated repeated cruiser, battleship, and squadron commands before Denmark Strait.