A while ago I did a blog post hypothesizing German peace negotiations in 1918, as a part of that I posited that in support of their Victory Offensive they would attempt to lure the Royal Navy into a decisive battle to get a better spot at the peace table.
As I understand it, the High Seas Fleet desired to lure the British Grand Fleet into action near the island of Terschelling. In accordance with the Naval Order of October 24th 1918 however, what if this plan was put into effect concurrent with the German Victory Offensive? Hoping to hammer the British on land and on sea?
Could the Germans have had more effect if the High Seas Fleet sought decisive battle in April 1918 around Terschelling?
As I understand it, the High Seas Fleet desired to lure the British Grand Fleet into action near the island of Terschelling. In accordance with the Naval Order of October 24th 1918 however, what if this plan was put into effect concurrent with the German Victory Offensive? Hoping to hammer the British on land and on sea?
Could the Germans have had more effect if the High Seas Fleet sought decisive battle in April 1918 around Terschelling?