Battlecruiser design could encourage aggressive handling. High speed and heavy guns rewarded attacking instincts, while comparatively light armor left little margin when aggression went wrong. Design encouraged a certain style without dictating every decision. The ship type's name and presentation could reinforce those expectations before combat began.
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How battlecruiser speed and guns encouraged aggressive handling
Battlecruisers' speed and heavy guns could tempt aggressive commanders to overlook the limits of their armor.