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Bismarck underway near Blankenese in 1940
Bismarck underway near Blankenese in 1940
The French battleship Richelieu in Dakar in 1940; the Bismarck-class battleships were ordered to counter Richelieu
The French battleship Richelieu in Dakar in 1940; the Bismarck-class battleships were ordered to counter Richelieu
Recognition drawing prepared by the US Navy
Recognition drawing prepared by the US Navy
Bismarck in drydock, showing the three-shaft arrangement
Bismarck in drydock, showing the three-shaft arrangement
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HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first "fast battleship" of the Dreadnought era, in 1918
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first "fast battleship" of the Dreadnought era, in 1918
French battleship Dunkerque
French battleship Dunkerque
USS Missouri, among the last "fast battleships", would serve until 1992
USS Missouri, among the last "fast battleships", would serve until 1992
Figure 1. Concept that maneuverability and armament were more important than speed. A slower ship with larger guns could render a speedier ship's adva
Figure 1. Concept that maneuverability and armament were more important than speed. A slower ship with larger guns could render a speedier ship's advantage moot.