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Who would succeed Jellicoe?

The strongest successor would probably be the officer who had proved himself commanding the battlecruiser force, with Sturdee the leading candidate.

Question

Who would succeed Jellicoe as First Sea Lord?

Short answer

Probably the successful battlecruiser-force commander, most likely Sturdee, with Cradock or Hood as alternatives in this timeline.

Notes

Succession depends on wartime performance rather than a fixed prewar list. Sturdee is the likeliest choice, while Cradock or Hood could enter consideration if either had commanded the battlecruisers successfully in this altered war.