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The panel's preferred roles in a World War II navy

The panel names destroyer and cruiser commands, HMS Renown, and statistical or administrative work with Patrick Blackett as preferred wartime roles.

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Question

What position or role would each panelist choose in a World War II-era navy?

Short answer

Their serious choices include commanding a destroyer or Town-class cruiser, serving in HMS Renown, and working in Patrick Blackett's operational-research organization.

Notes

Destroyer command is Clarke's preference. Other choices are a Town-class cruiser or HMS Renown, while one panelist favours statistical and administrative work with Patrick Blackett.