Harwich Force | |
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![]() Destroyers of the Harwich Force in line ahead | |
Active | 1914–1918 |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Naval Fleet |
Engagements | Battle of Heligoland Bight Battle off Texel Battle of Dogger Bank Battle off Noordhinder Bank |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Reginald Tyrwhitt |
The Harwich Force originally called Harwich Striking Force was a squadron of the Royal Navy, formed during the First World War and based in Harwich.[1] It played a significant role in the war.