Slowing the British interception slightly could allow the destroyers to remain with the capital ships. The cruisers could then engage Prinz Eugen while Hood and Prince of Wales confronted Bismarck. One suggestion delays the cruisers' appearance by two or three minutes, hoping to catch German turrets already turning toward another target. Another view favours bringing everyone in together once the capital ships are manoeuvring independently. Destroyers could exploit the Germans' concentration on larger opponents to approach for torpedo attacks. The discussion distinguishes a theoretical salvo of at least 64 torpedoes from the smaller number that might actually be fired without endangering friendly ships.
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Coordinating cruisers and destroyers against Bismarck
A coordinated interception could use British numerical superiority, but timing cruiser arrivals and clearing destroyer torpedo shots would remain difficult.