Who were Rowley's equivalents in the First and Second World Wars?
Short answerLook among solid battle- and cruiser-squadron admirals, particularly those at Jutland, who reliably avoided defeat without spectacular glory.
NotesMany squadron commanders in both world wars fit Rowley's pattern. They were expected to produce a sound result and avoid losing the action, even if their victory would never resemble Trafalgar. Their value lay in keeping a formation effective while a fleet commander pursued the larger plan. The Battle of Jutland's battle-squadron and cruiser-squadron admirals offer especially useful examples.