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Long Lance torpedoes in British destroyer night attacks

Longer-ranged weapons could support an opening salvo before British destroyers reloaded for a faster close-range attack.

Question

How would Long Lance torpedoes change Royal Navy destroyer tactics?

Short answer

Destroyers might fire a long-range salvo, reload with faster short-range settings, then launch again while closing with guns.

Notes

Long Lance torpedoes could let British destroyers begin their night attacks at greater range. They might fire an opening torpedo salvo and then close with their guns. A reload set for higher speed and shorter range could provide a second torpedo attack during the approach. This is a proposed adaptation of British tactics, conditional on the weapons and reloads being available.