Q&A · 3:29:40-3:29:59

Would Milne command the battlecruisers better than Beatty?

An alternative prewar appointment puts Milne in charge of the battlecruiser fleet and Beatty in the Mediterranean.

Question

If Milne commanded the battlecruiser fleet instead of Beatty, would the result be better or worse?

Short answer

Milne is preferred as the more proficient admiral, despite being less dashing than Beatty.

Notes

The proposed appointment swap sends Beatty to Mediterranean command and gives Milne the battlecruiser fleet. Milne is preferred as the more proficient admiral, despite being less dashing. No particular changes to the battle are predicted in this comparison.