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Choosing a Condottieri-class cruiser to command

Armor, wartime survival, namesakes, and later Greek service explain two personal choices from the Condottieri family.

Condottieri Class CruisersEugenio Di SavoiaGiuseppe GaribaldiGiuseppe Garibaldi CruiserGreek NavyItalian NavyLight CruisersLive Q&A
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Question

Which Condottieri-group cruiser would the panel choose to command, and why?

Short answer

Giuseppe Garibaldi is favored for survivability and armor, while Eugenio di Savoia is attractive for its namesake and later Greek service as Elli.

Notes

Giuseppe Garibaldi appeals because it survived the war and belongs to the better-protected part of the Condottieri family. Its namesake also matters to the panelist choosing it. Eugenio di Savoia attracts a different choice because Eugene of Savoy lent his name to warships in several navies. Its later Greek service as Elli adds another reason, with the new name recalling the Battle of Elli. These are personal command choices based on protection and service history, rather than a ranking of every ship in the family.