Tribal destroyers believed they belonged with Hood

The Tribal destroyers had worked extensively with Hood and believed they should have accompanied her. Their combination of speed, guns, and torpedoes matched the class philosophy of supporting fast capital ships in a fleet action. Their presence would not guarantee a different outcome, but it would add screening and another threat Bismarck had to respect. The crews' expectation of joining a battle alongside Hood matched the operational role for which the class had trained.