London charges through lighter opposition at speed and is presented as proof of the fast-battleship concept. Heavy armour makes the ship difficult for smaller guns to stop, while 16.5-inch fire keeps opponents under severe pressure. Automatic torpedo avoidance is initially left in control, exposing how much the tactic depends on manoeuvre and warning. This is a simulation battle rather than a historical engagement, but it clearly demonstrates how speed, protection, and heavy guns combine in the concept.
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London demonstrates the fast-battleship concept
HMS London uses speed, heavy armour, and 16.5-inch guns to drive through lighter opposition, while torpedoes remain the threat that can disrupt the charge.