Would Prinz Eugen survive being hit by a complete salvo from Hood?
Short answerNo 8-inch cruiser could remain combat-effective after all eight 15-inch shells hit; it might stay afloat briefly, but would be burning and catastrophically damaged.
NotesThe answer separates immediate sinking from effective destruction. Prinz Eugen might retain enough buoyancy to float, yet eight 15-inch impacts would tear large openings, start multiple fires, and wreck fighting capability. The distinction helps readers interpret claims that a ship 'survived' a hit without assuming it could still function in battle.