Warspite's combined role at Narvik

What did Warspite add to the destroyer attack at Narvik?

She brought heavy support and restraint to the destroyer force, while her Swordfish provided crucial air scouting.

Warspite operated within a force that included Tribal-class and other destroyers rather than acting alone. The destroyers pressed the German force so aggressively that the battleship also served as a stabilizing command presence. Warspite's heavy guns backed the attack, but her embarked Swordfish was especially important for reconnaissance in the confined Norwegian waters. The moment shows how a battleship, destroyers, and shipborne aviation could contribute different capabilities to one operation.