1st Battle Squadron
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For the German counterpart during World War I, see I Battle Squadron.
The 1st Battle Squadron was a naval squadron of the British Royal Navy consisting of battleships. The 1st Battle Squadron was initially part of the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet. After World War I the Grand Fleet was reverted to its original name, the Atlantic Fleet. The squadron changed composition often as ships were damaged, retired or transferred.
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![]() The 1st Battle Squadron at sea, April 1915 | |
Active | 1912–1945 |
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Type | Squadron |
Size | 8 x Battleships |
Part of | Grand Fleet |
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