Would a Deutschland-class cruiser benefit from two triple 11-inch turrets forward and a smaller twin turret aft?
Short answerIt is a plausible mixed-calibre arrangement for the class.
NotesThe proposal concentrates the ship's heavy battery ahead of the superstructure while retaining a smaller weapon over the stern. It is a credible combination for the Deutschland class, presented as a design exercise rather than a historical German plan. Turret layout, calibre and firing arcs can all be traded within the limits of an existing cruiser concept. The mixed battery would still have to justify the complications of operating two main calibres.