In discussing the anniversary of the Battle of Tsushima, the cruisers' commanders are faulted for neglecting a simple defensive measure. Regular course changes would make long-range torpedo solutions much less likely to succeed. Tactical discipline, rather than torpedo capability alone, becomes central to the ships' vulnerability.
Notable Point · 3:09:48-3:10:09
Zigzagging against long-range torpedoes at Tsushima
The cruisers' vulnerability reflected command failure to vary course, not an unavoidable torpedo solution.