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Larger torpedoes before a delayed First World War

A war delayed to 1920 could extend the growth of capital-ship and destroyer torpedoes, which also contributed to a destroyer's prewar appearance of power.

Question

Would capital-ship torpedoes continue developing if the First World War were delayed?

Short answer

Probably, and destroyer torpedoes might continue growing too.

Notes

If the First World War were delayed, capital-ship torpedoes would probably continue growing. Destroyer torpedoes might follow the same path. Torpedo size is also linked to how impressive a destroyer appeared before the war. Funnel count was the other outward sign of power mentioned in the comparison.