Could stronger fleets prevent one overstretched world war?

The scenario allows for war even if expanded fleets improve deterrence. Better crisis management could prevent European and Asia-Pacific conflicts from becoming one world war. Separate conflicts could place less strain on resources and allow forces to concentrate more effectively. Larger, better-balanced formations would have a wider range of supporting and defensive assets. In the argument here, that makes them harder to overwhelm and can reduce casualties compared with smaller exposed forces.