The hypothetical British force includes Admirals, G3s, Renowns, Queen Elizabeths, and Royal Sovereigns, possibly twenty capital ships before further treaty construction. That strength could raise gun and displacement limits, increase American demands, and still offer Japan enough ships to approach its desired eight-eight fleet under a revised ratio.
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Completed Admirals could transform the Washington settlement
Four completed Admirals and possible G3s would leave Britain negotiating from a much larger and more modern capital-ship position.