| III Battle Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Dreadnoughts of the III Squadron at sea | |
| Country |  German Empire |
| Branch | Kaiserliche Marine |
| Type | Squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | Wilhelmshaven Kiel |
| Engagements | Battle of Jutland |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Reinhard Scheer Paul Behncke |
The III Battle Squadron was a unit of the German High Seas Fleet before and during World War I. The squadron saw action throughout the war, including the Battle of Jutland on 31 May – 1 June 1916, where it formed the front of the German line. The ships were interned in Scapa Flow after the end of the war, where they were scuttled by their crews. Most of the ships of the squadron were raised for scrapping, though three remain on the bottom of the harbor.