Jellicoe's turns at Jutland provide a comparison with Farragut's decision to advance through danger. With hindsight, a more aggressive course can appear possible because later observers know what the Germans were doing. Jellicoe had to decide with less information while protecting a fleet whose loss could have grave consequences for the war. The comparison cautions against treating Farragut's successful risk as a rule that every commander should follow.
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Jellicoe's torpedo decisions and the limits of hindsight
A comparison with Jutland distinguishes later knowledge of German movements from the uncertainty Jellicoe faced in battle.