I can agree with some of what your saying and disagree with other parts.
Like this example....
Contrary to what some authors have suggested, the origin of the design of the Bismarck Class battleships had nothing to do with the Bayern Class of World War I except for the fact that they were also equipped with eight 38cm guns in four twin turrets and a three-shaft propulsion plant. The battleships of the Bismarck Class were the product of a warship development that had begun with the construction of the pocket battleships (Panzerschiffe) of the Deutschland Class in the late 20's and early 30's under the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles.
"Twin main gun turrets - three triple turrets would have been about the same weight allowing fewer hull openings while providing an extra tube. the Bismarck's were the only capital ships designed post WW1 where the main battery was exclusively located in twin mounts"
4 more 15" guns seems like allot more weight to me. And the "Fewer hull openings"???
Love it or hate it the Bismark and Prince Eugen sunk the Hood and damaged the Prince of Whales so badly it had to retreat. Only Lütjens insistence that the
Bismark and Eugen stay their coarse and not pursue the Prince Of Whales saved the damaged ship.
The Bismark class was more than capable of holding her own toe to toe with any vessel the British fielded.
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