Online Program
Online Lecture: Battles of WWI — Jutland's Clash & Controversy
Program No. 24761RJ
Join us on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the course and controversies of the Battle of Jutland.
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At a Glance
Join us for the first lecture in this two-part series on the monumental battles of World War I with Dr. Spencer Jones, historian & author. Step back in time to May 31, 1916, to examine the Battle of Jutland, the largest naval battle of the Great War. The British and German naval fleets clashed in the North Sea, resulting in the loss of 8,500 lives in a battle that remains debated to this day. Discover the gripping moments, acts of heroism and ongoing controversies that continue to shape discussions in military history.
General Notes
Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.