The discussion returns from prewar doctrine to the practical value of HMS Tiger's six-inch battery in a night action. A triple four-inch mounting could swamp a light target with shells, while six-inch guns offered similar volume against a more heavily protected opponent. Enough rapid fire could make an enemy deck effectively unusable even without a single decisive heavy hit. Secondary calibre and rate of fire mattered when darkness compressed engagement ranges.
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Night fighting and the value of volume
Tiger's six-inch guns illustrate how rapid secondary fire could overwhelm exposed positions during a close night action.