1916 ⟶ David Beatty Replaces John Jellicoe
David Beatty replaces John Jellicoe as commander of the Gran...
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1915
1916
1917
🇬🇧 Douglas Haig Replaces John French
Douglas Haig replaces John French as commander of the British Expeditionary Force.⟶
World War IWestern FrontBritish ArmyDouglas HaigJohn FrenchMilitary LeadershipCommand Changes
United Kingdom
France⚓ David Beatty Replaces John Jellicoe
David Beatty replaces John Jellicoe as commander of the Grand Fleet. Jellicoe becomes First Lord of the Sea. (Details)⟶
World War IRoyal NavyAdmiralsGrand FleetNaval CommandMilitary LeadershipDavid BeattyJohn Jellicoe
United Kingdom🚢 Battle of Jutland
Battle of Jutland between Britain's Grand Fleet and Germany's Hochseeflotte. (Details)⟶
Naval BattleWorld War INorth SeaGrand FleetHochseeflotteNaval WarfareGermanyUnited KingdomJutland
United Kingdom
Germany🇩🇪 Hindenburg Replaces Falkenhayn
Paul von Hindenburg replaces Erich von Falkenhayn as German Chief of Staff. (Details)⟶
German High CommandPaul von HindenburgErich von FalkenhaynMilitary Leadership1916World War I
Germany🇫🇷 Robert Nivelle Replaces Joseph Joffre
Robert Nivelle replaces Joseph Joffre as Commander-in-Chief of the French Army. (Details)⟶
World War IFrench ArmyMilitary LeadershipCommander-in-ChiefRobert NivelleJoseph JoffreWestern Front
France🤝 Arz von Straussenberg Replaces Hötzendorf
Arz von Straussenberg replaces Conrad von Hötzendorf as Austro-Hungarian Chief of Staff. (Details)⟶
World War IAustro-Hungarian ArmyMilitary LeadershipArz von StraussenbergConrad von HötzendorfEastern FrontWar Strategy
Austria-Hungary