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Emden's proposed twin-gun battery

Emden's proposed four twin positions probably used turrets, before the completed ship received eight single mounts.

Question

Were the 1920s Emden's proposed four twin main-battery positions enclosed turrets or shielded mounts?

Short answer

Probably enclosed turrets, though the design changed between options before ending with eight single mounts.

Notes

The question concerns the proposed four twin main-battery positions for the 1920s Emden. The recollection favors enclosed turrets, though the design moved between turret and shielded-mount options. The completed ship instead received eight single mounts to spread out the firepower. The precise preferred arrangement remains tentative.