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What counted as capital-ship night-fighting range

A rough World War I range scale distinguishes night fighting from truly point-blank gunnery.

Question

What range was considered night-fighting range for capital ships in the First World War?

Short answer

Roughly 10,000 yards or less, with about 5,000 yards or less treated as point-blank range.

Notes

In a First World War context, roughly 10,000 yards or less is given as capital-ship night-fighting range. Around 5,000 yards or less is treated as point-blank gunnery range. Both are approximate figures.