British chivalry and the use of overwhelming force

Did British notions of chivalry favour fighting fairly?

The answer rejects that assumption and argues that British forces sought advantages, including concentrated firepower.

The response argues that British forces were willing to seek a strong numerical advantage. At Denmark Strait, it disputes the idea that 8-inch cruiser splashes would have been impossible to distinguish from 14-inch and 15-inch fire. Allowing the cruisers to engage is presented as the preferable choice. A related observation is that later accounts can exaggerate an opponent's strength to make victory seem more impressive.