Distributing torpedo boats for local port defense

Fifty torpedo boats are spread across the country's ports, usually in pairs or small groups, so exposed bases receive immediate local protection. Some detachments support battleships while others provide the only naval presence at a port. The deployment sacrifices concentration in exchange for coverage across a geographically vast coastline. It is useful for examining the difference between harbor defense, reinforcement, and a battle fleet that remains massed for decisive action.