Battenberg would likely have completed all eight R-class battleships and avoided the Courageous-class large light cruisers. Continued work on fast battleships armed with 18-inch guns would then confront Washington Naval Conference negotiators with several operational ships already beyond a proposed 16-inch limit.
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How Battenberg's battleships could reshape Washington
A patron-vote scenario follows the consequences of Battenberg remaining in office, completing more battleships, and preserving 18-inch-gun fast-capital-ship development.