Germany's aim would still be to lure out and defeat part of the Royal Navy despite British numerical superiority. A larger pool of 13.5-inch ships and possibly two 15-inch ships makes that attempt more dangerous in the counterfactual. The ship-availability calculation shifts to February 1916, leaving its application to the historical Dogger Bank action unclear. Beatty could retain command while trained communications, signals, and engineering officers filled standardized staff posts. Admirals could still choose their flag lieutenants and captains, but a signals appointment would require a signals specialist. Clearer orders could help the enlarged fleet use its greater firepower effectively.
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Heavier battlecruisers and specialist staffs in a Dogger Bank-style action
An enlarged battlecruiser force and qualified signals officers could make German attempts to isolate British ships much more dangerous.