Oldendorf's U.S. fleet at Surigao Strait also did this: https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=12162 https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=12162 Surigao Strait i

Oldendorf's U.S. fleet at Surigao Strait also did this: https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=12162 https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=12162 Surigao Strait is actually very similar to Tsushima in that in both cases the victorious forces "Crossed the T" of the attacking force and inflicted heavy casualties. Actually had nothing to do with communications; battle lines are advantageous so that your force can bring all of its guns to bear on the enemy without worrying about hitting friendly forces (as happened disastrously in the 1st naval battle of Guadalcanal). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_the_T https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_the_T