The Battle of Dogger Bank was a naval engagement that took place on January 24, 1915, during World War I. It occurred in the North Sea, near the Dogger Bank fishing grounds, between the British Royal Navy and the Imperial German Navy. The battle was sparked by a German raid on British fishing vessels, leading to a confrontation between the two fleets. In this battle, British forces, led by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, successfully engaged the German fleet, commanded by Vice Admiral Franz von Hipper. The British sank one German cruiser, the SMS Blücher, and damaged others, marking a significant victory for the Allies and boosting morale during the war.