News of the conflict spread among the population, leading to expressions of despair among some, sadness among others.
The German Imperial Chancellor sent a telegram to the commander of the fleet:“Pride and enthusiasm prevail throughout Germany, thanks to this fleet which faced a numerically superior enemy, which considered itself invincible. Now everyone knows what the German fleet is and what it can accomplish. »
King George V sent the following message to Admiral Jellicoe:“I mourn the death of so many brave men, so many friends, who have fallen for their country. But I regret even more that the German fleet was able to take advantage of the fog to escape its fate. It is with great sadness that I hear the news, but I remain confident in the valor and effectiveness of the fleet under your command. » The whole fleet in action
If the silence of the Admiralty which followed the battle did not facilitate the efforts to understand the events of May 31, the competent authorities as well as numerous interviews made it possible to form a reasonably precise vision of the events which took place. recently.