Surprise torpedoes are identified as the recurring cause of lost fights. Detection and warning time become the immediate priorities. Earlier notice would give ships a chance to manoeuvre before a spread reaches unavoidable range, allowing their speed and handling to matter. This diagnosis later drives the Rodney-class refit toward improved torpedo warning and avoidance.
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Torpedo detection becomes the fleet's urgent weakness
Repeated surprise torpedo attacks make detection and warning time the campaign fleet's most urgent capability gap.