cwemyss wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:22 pm Both from a 3" hit. Those German 88s are getting their reputation started about 40 years early in this world.

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How?

Two ammunition detonations on the same class in a matter of minutes. Heads are going to roll in the Marine Nationale headquarters.

Heck of a victory!

Another excellent book very similar to this is Dreadnought by Robert K. Massie. Cannot recommend it enough!
https://www.amazon.com/Dreadnought-Britain-Germany-Coming-Great/dp/0394528336/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=119444002041&hvadid=489203764011&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9022905&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand ...

The Governor paused here to raise a glass of water and drink from it, while an aid swiftly drew the curtains of the luxurious lounge, showing the expanse of Manila Bay, now occupied by 15 arrived-by-night battleships of 4 nations, foremost being the United States of America.

“It should be clear ...

Impressive. I will be watching with great interest.

Well I followed you over here, and so far I am not disappointed (at least in the quality of the writing, but a battleship armed with 11” -2 guns is extremely disappointing!)

A 13” gun strapped to a light cruiser hull.

Lord, Thou may take thy servant, for I have seen everything.