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Holding a line while opponents approach bow first

A game battle illustrates how a coordinated line can engage opponents during their approach before they turn broadside.

Notes

In the game battle, maintaining the line and letting opponents approach had allowed the group to attack them bow first. The situation changes as opposing ships turn broadside. One ship's turn around an opponent is accepted in that particular situation, while the wider point remains the value of keeping a coordinated formation. This is an assessment of the battle being played.