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What 1930s exercises taught about speed and air defence

Fleet exercises exposed the need for ships to keep up with carriers and withstand air attack.

Air Defence Fleet Carriers Naval Exercises

Question

What were the lessons of the 1930s?

Short answer

Ships needed enough speed to keep up with aircraft carriers and stronger air defence as aircraft appeared more often in exercises.

Notes

Keeping pace with carriers became a fleet requirement. The increasing presence of aircraft in exercises also exposed the need for stronger air defence.