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An early Dante Alighieri would accelerate Austria-Hungary's dreadnought response

An earlier Dante Alighieri would probably prompt Austria-Hungary to respond quickly, although the resulting Austrian design remains uncertain.

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Question

How would Austria-Hungary respond if Dante Alighieri had been laid down earlier?

Short answer

It would probably respond quickly, although the form of its new design is uncertain.

Notes

Austria-Hungary would be unlikely to let an earlier Italian Dante Alighieri leave it behind in capital-ship construction. A prompt response is expected, although the form of the Austrian design is uncertain.