Pound used close-passing manoeuvres to encourage alertness and aggression among his officers. In the example involving Warspite and Arethusa, the cruiser was about five miles ahead of the flagship when he ordered her to turn back. The specified heading put her on a direct approach toward Warspite. The cruiser passed so close and fast that water swept over the lower-lying battleship.
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Pound's close-passing drill risks Warspite and Arethusa
Pound ordered Arethusa back toward Warspite on a close-passing drill that sent water over the battleship.