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With the outbreak of World War II, Britain's Royal Navy was at the forefront of her defence with her fleet of battleships as her main striking force. However, ten battleships of this fleet were already over 20 years old, venerable veterans of the first world conflict. As such, in the 1930s two new classes were commissioned - modern battleships which were designed to replace the ageing battle fleet although only one would see active service. To...

With the outbreak of World War II, Britain's Royal Navy and her fleet of battleships would be at the forefront of her defence. This title reviews the development of these British battleships from their initial commissioning to their modifications and wartime service, with descriptions of the effectiveness of the main armament of individual ships.