American ships fire for a long time without scoring a hit. The campaign links their poor accuracy to the fleet's technology gap, with instability and engine vibration adding further penalties. The battleship behaves like a short-range shotgun: ineffective at distance but dangerous once its twelve-inch guns can connect. Meanwhile, torpedo boats under automatic control wander away from the fight. Returning them to a screening order restores their intended place around the fleet. The engagement ties combat performance to technical quality, platform stability, tactical range, and control of lighter forces.
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When technology and torpedo boats fail in battle
A battle exposes the American fleet's technical gunnery deficit and the danger of torpedo boats leaving their screening role while under automatic control.