The admiral is preparing for battle.  That's his job, but this time it's different.  He must win this battle or they may lose the war.  He talks over his plan with another officer.  They go over every detail one final time.  Everything must be perfect.  It will take an act of God for them to pull it off, but he thinks it can be done.  His men are prepared and eager to engage the enemy.  He is nervous, but ready.  It all falls on him.  He must perform
