How might additional Canadian Queen Elizabeth-class ships affect the Battle of Cape Matapan?
Short answerThey could free another fast capital ship for the Mediterranean and give the fleet more flexible, balanced divisions.
NotesThree additional Canadian battleships would change the pool from which Britain allocated capital ships. The Mediterranean Fleet might receive another fast unit such as Renown while the wider alliance still met its other commitments. That reinforcement could let the commander divide the battle fleet into two more balanced groups and push the faster ships ahead. The effect at Cape Matapan would come from force availability and formation options rather than from simply adding three Canadian hulls to the historical battle line.