The German fleet wanted the Royal Navy near German waters, while the Royal Navy wanted to draw the Germans away from their bases. The stalemate supports a general lesson: a capable opponent will not willingly offer battle on unfavorable terms. The comparison with Tsushima shows the weakness of plans that require the enemy to step aside or cooperate with your preferred route and conditions. A workable naval strategy must create leverage or accept risk instead of waiting for the opponent to volunteer to fight at a disadvantage.
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An enemy will not volunteer for unfavorable battle
The mutual effort to lure the opposing fleet toward friendly coasts illustrates why a naval plan cannot depend on the enemy choosing conditions that favor you.