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Norfolk and Suffolk were already present at Denmark Strait

Norfolk and Suffolk could add fire from another direction in the proposed tactics because both cruisers were already shadowing Bismarck.

Notes

Norfolk and Suffolk were already present beyond engagement range and, in this account, had been ordered to stand off by the admiral aboard Hood. After the action, they continued following Bismarck and helped maintain British contact. The proposed alternative adds their fire from a separate direction while Hood and Prince of Wales manoeuvre independently. It depends on using ships already available at the scene.