Jellicoe, Tyrwhitt, and Keyes were important figures in the development and promotion of British night fighting. Keyes was especially capable of translating naval proficiency into political terms. A coordinated high-speed exercise in darkness displayed training that other services struggled to match and made an immediate impression on visiting politicians. Doctrine depended on money, public justification, and influential advocates as well as capable destroyer crews.
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Roger Keyes sold night fighting as proof of naval proficiency
Night exercises prepared crews while giving naval leaders a dramatic way to demonstrate skill and justify investment.