The British ships on which the brunt of the fighting fell were the battle cruiser fleet and some cruisers and light cruisers, supported by four fast battleships. Among these the losses were heavy.
The German battle fleet, aided by low visibility, avoided a prolonged action with our main forces. As soon as these appeared on the scene the enemy returned to port, though not before receiving severe damage from our battleships.
British Admiralty Report.
London, June 2, 1916.
THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND
William Falstaff: "I know not what you call all, but if I fought not with the whole British fleet, then I am a bunch of radish."