History of the United Kingdom during the First World War and the balance of power. The British people were disappointed that there was no quick victory in the war. They long had taken great pride and expense in the Royal Navy, but now there was little to cheer about. The Battle of Jutland in May 1916, was the first and only time the German fleet challenged control of the North Sea, but it was overmatched and was reassigned mostly to helping the more important u-boats. Since the Liberals ran the war without consulting the Unionists (Conservatives) there were heavy partisan attacks. However even Liberal commentators were dismayed by the lack
Order of Battle of the Battle of Lanfeng Order of Battle of the Battle of Lanfeng The following units and commanders fought in the Battle of Lanfeng in May 1938. 1st War Area - Cheng Qian Reinforcements [May22nd] Note: North China Area Army - Juichi Terauchi [1,3] 1st Army - Kyoji Kotsuki Note: IJA 1st Army had these armoured units directly under its command that could have been assigned to 14th Division: [3] [1] Hsu Long-hsuen and Chang Ming-kai, History of The Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) 2nd Ed., 1971. Translated by Wen Ha-hsiung, Chung Wu Publishing; 33, 140th Lane, Tung-hwa Street, Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China. page 230-235 Map.