The formation centers on battleships and heavy cruisers, with lighter ships assigned to screening positions and the main body's speed reduced while it settles. When contact develops, the destroyers go forward to attack while the cruisers remain outside the close-range melee. The two types have distinct jobs despite both being lighter escorts. Destroyers provide the close-range offensive thrust, while cruisers preserve protection and cohesion around the capital ships. Those fleet roles shape the maneuver before weapons and armor decide the engagement.
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Cruiser screens and destroyer attack groups
A battle deployment separates battleships and heavy cruisers from their screen, then sends destroyers into the attack while cruisers protect the main force.