If Bismarck were replaced by Montana, Alsace, H-41, or Yamato, which would perform best against the British fleet in 1941?
Short answerThe third Alsace design, because its 32-knot speed and twelve fifteen-inch guns combine mobility with a 50 percent larger battery than Bismarck's.
NotesThe fast third Alsace design, with three quadruple fifteen-inch turrets, is the most difficult opponent. Yamato and Montana bring formidable protection and firepower but less speed, while H-41 improves on Bismarck without matching the French combination of twelve guns and roughly 32 knots.