The Battle of Jutland, fought between May 31 and June 1, 1916, was significant in World War I as it marked the largest naval engagement of the conflict. The battle involved the British Royal Navy's Grand Fleet clashing with the Imperial German Navy's High Seas Fleet. While both sides claimed victory, the battle resulted in greater British naval losses. Nonetheless, the British maintained control over the North Sea, which was crucial for maintaining supply lines and blocking German access. Jutland underscored the importance of naval power in the war and had lasting implications for naval strategy and ship design in the years following.