 An alternative was to "comb the tracks", turning to parallel the incoming torpedo's course, but turning towards the torpedoes.The intention of such a tactic was still to minimise the size of target offered to the torpedoes, but at the same time be able to aggressively engage the firer.This was the tactic advocated by critics of Jellicoe's actions at Jutland, his caution at turning away from the torpedoes being seen as the reason the Germans escaped.