The tactics change after the German cruiser has spent its torpedoes and 11-inch ammunition. The all-forward heavy cruiser conserves 8-inch shells, then stops its main-battery fire while closing to nearly point-blank range. With no remaining torpedo threat, that approach becomes safer and the forward battery can wait for a favourable range. It works under the scenario's artificial conditions and would be a poor general tactic. An opponent's remaining weapons determine which ranges and approaches are tolerable.
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Spent torpedoes change the closing tactics
Once the raider has exhausted its torpedoes and 11-inch shells, the British cruiser can conserve ammunition and close much more aggressively.