DDs that were protecting everything else from torpedoes. Did you forget Destroyer is short for Torpedo Boat Destroyer? You're ripping on them for doing their job, because your BBs would have went down just as easy if they weren't there. Britians beloved Dreadnoughts weren't hiding in the harbor, hoarding England's Destroyers for the entertainment value.
I find your disrespect for the DD crews deplorable.
I think thats a complete joke. I work alongside men who were on DD's,DDe's DDR's and modern DDG's,CA's,BB'sand as well CV's. Did I tell you my father was a gunners mate.
As far as you telling me what my respect level is for any of those men and women (these days) that is a farse all in its own. I have the utmost respect for anybody who serves their country wether it be land sea or air. Your assumptions of my respect level hold no water and assumingly have about as much knowledge of my respect level as you do about BBG's. Otherwords none.