In this game engagement, the opposing battleship's fire-control methods are identified as its principal advantage. Closing the range to follow Sheffield is judged to surrender that advantage. The criticism concerns how the battleship is being used: its equipment is less useful once it accepts the close engagement created by the light cruiser.
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Closing the range can surrender a fire-control advantage
A campaign battleship gives up its fire-control advantage by closing on a maneuverable light cruiser.