The closing preview introduces material on the chiefs of staff of the Axis navies and notes how little of it is discussed in English. Translated material supplied by members of the channel's community illustrates how language access shapes what reaches an English-speaking naval-history audience. An operation or fleet action cannot be understood solely from one side's perspective. Comparing the decisions and evidence of both opponents is necessary before drawing dependable lessons from a battle.
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Why fleet actions must be studied from both sides
A preview of research on Axis naval chiefs becomes a concise argument for using sources from both sides before drawing lessons from a fleet action.