Concentrating modern British destroyers at home removes even the possibility of Tribal-class ships encountering Admiral Graf Spee off Africa. That may let the German surface raider reach the Indian Ocean instead of being intercepted along the same route. The scenario does not give Graf Spee an unchecked campaign, because Eagle or Hermes and several cruisers could still form the available British response. This watch point shows how strengthening the Home Fleet improves coverage in northern waters while leaving thinner patrols elsewhere.
Notable Point · 16:38-17:20
Graf Spee may reach the Indian Ocean
Concentrating modern destroyers in home waters may let Admiral Graf Spee reach the Indian Ocean, although a carrier-and-cruiser response could still contain the raider.