A larger navy needs more logistical support as well as possessing more of it. German planning for the First World War therefore favored fighting the British close to Germany. Damaged German ships would have a shorter distance to limp home for repairs, while British ships faced a longer return across the North Sea. The sea and the return voyage could compound losses after the gunfire ended. Tsushima reinforced the importance of this existing geographical advantage in naval planning.
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German battle planning and the distance to repair
Fighting near Germany gave damaged German ships a shorter route to repair while British ships faced a longer return across the North Sea.