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How did battleships change between WW1 and WW2?

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In WWI, the battleships were the most important piece of any Naval Engagement. The British had almost complete control over the naval warfare. In the Battle of Jutland, which was the largest naval battle of war, was also the last full scale clash of battleships. During WWII, Battleships became more powerful. read more

A typical battleship during WWI sported a main armament of between 12-inch/305mm (early war) and 14-inch/356mm (late war) guns, numbering between 8–12 (the larger they are, the less of them usually because designing a battleships is always a balance between weight and power). read more

Unfortunately battleships were a flop in the Great War (WWI). The only major warships to make a good showing were the battlecruisers at Jutland in 1916. read more

WW1 vs WW2 Though there have been wars, skirmishes, and battles between countries and civilizations going on earth since time immemorial, two wars in 20th century, that involved major countries of the world and caused devastation and deaths on a huge scale are WW1 and WW2. read more

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