Concentrating the hypothetical battleships in the Black Sea changes which opponents initially face them. Turkey and the passage through the Straits become central to the discussion. The participants then consider the consequences of moving the ships toward the Mediterranean. Fleet location constrains the immediate use of the new strength even when the scenario supplies the ships and supporting industry.
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Soviet battleships, the Black Sea, and the Turkish Straits
Black Sea basing shifts the scenario toward Turkey, access through the Straits, and a possible Mediterranean deployment.