How accurate was World War II naval gunfire support?

How accurate could World War II naval gunfire support be?

It could hit road crossings when forward observers and radios were in the right place; it was not confined to large-area targets.

World War II shore bombardment was not limited to broad area targets. Ground observers, communications, and training could direct fire onto relatively precise targets without necessarily relying on spotting aircraft. A road crossing is given as the kind of defined target that could be engaged instead of merely shelling a large field. Accuracy depended on the complete observation and communications system as well as the size of the naval gun.