A turning point occurred when both sides spotted a smoking merchant vessel and sent scouts to investigate. A previous engagement at Dogger Bank had taught one side that turrets were particularly vulnerable, knowledge used to sink the Invincible and Black Prince. Eventually, 
A turning point occurred when both sides spotted a smoking merchant vessel and sent scouts to investigate. A previous engagement at Dogger Bank had taught one side that turrets were particularly vulnerable, knowledge used to sink the Invincible and Black Prince. Eventually, Hipper had to retreat from the shelling given by Beatty's forces and turned back to the coast where Jellicoe was waiting. However, through a combination of Scheer's tactical brilliance and bad weather, the Germans were able to escape from the Skagerrak at, for 10 points, what 1916 battle off the coast of Denmark, the chief naval engagement of World War I?
A turning point occurred when both sides spotted a smoking merchant vessel and sent scouts to investigate.
Battle of {Jutland} [accept Battle of {Skagerrak} before it is read]