Turbine propulsion was as important to Dreadnought as her armament. It supplied speed and the ability to sustain it for long periods, operating characteristics that helped distinguish the new design. That mobility made the heavy guns more useful by helping the ship choose range and preserve the tactical initiative. Dreadnought's effect came from the combination of hull, machinery, armament, and long-range gunnery.
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Why steam turbines were central to Dreadnought
Turbines supplied sustained high-speed performance, making them as defining a feature as the all-big-gun battery.