A battleship benefits from maintaining a roughly straight course while firing its heavy guns. Slow turret movement makes repeated rapid maneuvers undesirable when trying to concentrate fire on distant enemy ships. Friendly ships repeatedly crossing its path complicate that effort. The World of Warships example connects the handling of a heavy-gun ship with the need for nearby allies to keep clear.
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Why a battleship wants a steady firing course
Heavy guns, slow turret movement, and long-range fire favor a predictable battleship course while screening ships keep clear of its firing problem.