Naval battles are different from land battles; with no solid ground to rely on, the sailors on the ship must not only attack enemy ships but, more importantly, protect the ship beneath their feet.
Once the hull is severely damaged, even if they win the victory, it's a case of killing a thousand of the enemy while losing eight hundred of their own.
The cost of a leaking ship often leads to the destruction of both the ship and its crew.
Monidez, having close ties with the Royal Portuguese Navy, had learned some tips for training sailors to engage in naval warfare.
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In the mid-17th century, after nearly two centuries of exploration, seasoned Captains and the navies of Europe had developed systematic tactics from the early chaotic modes of naval battles.
For example, fleet column tactics.
This tactic emphasizes all warships forming a column with intervals to concentrate broadside cannon fire on enemy ships.
