After the fire-control aside, the American line continues closing around the remaining Austrian ships. South Dakota's position denies a cruiser an easy escape route, while secondary gunfire, torpedoes, and converging ships finish isolated targets. With the opposing navy judged annihilated, the campaign accepts a peace treaty immediately after the battle. Tactical concentration produces an immediate political effect: one enemy war ends, freeing attention for the continuing conflict with Spain.
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Austrian fleet defeat opens the way to peace
The remaining Austrian ships are boxed in and destroyed before the campaign immediately accepts a peace treaty.