Swapping Beatty, Byng, and Collingwood

If three admirals could exchange places, which swap would most improve naval history?

Beatty replaces Byng, Byng replaces Collingwood, and Collingwood replaces Beatty.

The initial suggestion swaps Beatty and Byng. Byng's retreat is defended as a reasoned decision, and his communication and staff selection are judged promising for battlecruiser command. When the question is clarified to require a three-person circle, the final choice changes: Beatty replaces Byng, Byng replaces Collingwood, and Collingwood replaces Beatty. The discussion contrasts Beatty's instinct to charge with the command judgement and communication expected from the other two.