In 1629, Hein drove his flagship between two enemy vessels and stayed there to fire both broadsides. This is judged a brave but badly chosen way to fight because the ship also received fire from both directions. Manning both batteries consumed resources that could otherwise support a concentrated engagement on one side. Breaking an enemy line can require passing between ships, but the recommended tactic is to keep moving and then engage one opponent at close range.
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Why Hein's two-sided broadside attack proved fatal
Hein drove his flagship between two enemy ships and remained there, gaining fire on both sides but exposing his command and exhausting its spare resources.