A battle that begins at long range and ends in close fighting would change the design lessons drawn from Jutland. Fast battleships could become dominant earlier because they combine the speed for a running action with protection against heavy fire at short range. Battlecruiser losses in the close fighting would draw attention to armor and gun positioning. Investment in naval infrastructure could remove constraints that otherwise shaped the G3 and N3 designs.
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Close fighting could accelerate fast-battleship development
A Jutland that ends at close range could favour ships combining pursuit speed with heavier protection and prompt investment in facilities for larger capital ships.