Naval History Forums

I don't disagree with any of the points you've made but I do feel that you may have overlooked a few others. While it is true that Dunkquerke's 13/50 was able to penetrate Alaska's belt to 30000 yds., Alaska's 12/50 was also able to penetrate Dunkquerke's belt past 30k as well. Dunkquerke had an app...

This has always been a "what if" that I've pondered over the years. The Alaska class with their 12" super heavy projectiles and armor intended to protect them against heavy cruiser fire vs. Dunkquerke with 13" guns and theoretically armored to withstand the German 11" of the...

So whats the verdict?