Accuracy
Hits obtained by British Battlecruisers and Battleships (BCS = Battlecruiser squadron) (BS = Battle Squadron)
Shells Fired | Hits | % Accuracy | |
1st and 2nd BCS | 1469 | 21 | 1.43% |
3rd BCS | 373 | 16 | 4.39% |
5th BS | 1099 | 29 | 2.64% |
2nd, 4th, 1st BS | 1593 | 57 | 3.70% |
Hits obtained by German Battlecruisers and Battleships
Shells Fired | Hits | % Accuracy | |
1st Scouting Group | 1670 | 65 | 3.89% |
Battleships | 1927 | 57 | 2.96% |
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