![]() The German concept (which was historically correct) evolved into the fast battleship.and they always intended their BC's to have enough armor to be able to be used in the line of battle. battleships-review Brit losses of BC's Jutland). The Brits made the horrendous mistake of using their BC's as line of battle ships (i.e. That was the only proper use of Battlecruisers in WWI. Review the British victory of the Battle of the Falkland Islands. They were fast, and had line of battle guns. They could destroy any armored cruiser/protected cruisers built. As originally envisioned by Jackie Fisher BC's were intended to hunt down and destroy enemy commerce raiders. a battle cruiser).ĮDIT: What most people here don't understand is BC doctrine. But it is a fun ship to play.once you understand it's purpose. ![]() Once I was facing enemy fleet BB's I was toast. Just played a game where I did just that and I did very well. It's purpose was to destroy CL's/CA's in support of the fleet screening force and to run away from BB's. It's intended purpose under USN doctrine was to suppport CL's & DD's against the enemy CL/DD screens, it was never intended to fight in the line of battle. That is literally what this ship was designed to do. If you're facing CA/CL's you can be bold. It's not a bad ship, but you have to be very conservative in your game play. use your speed to relocate and defend/support your team.
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