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Would Jellicoe remain First Sea Lord longer?

Battenberg's support could protect Jellicoe from the political isolation that historically shortened his Admiralty tenure.

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Question

Would Jellicoe still become First Sea Lord, and could he remain in the post longer?

Short answer

Probably yes. Battenberg's continued support could make Jellicoe harder to remove and help sustain his policies.

Notes

A Battenberg-Jellicoe partnership would differ from the historical influence of Fisher and later Admiralty leaders. A respected predecessor praising Jellicoe's programme would give the serving First Sea Lord an additional political and institutional ally.