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Italy would provide escorts for the Francesco Caracciolo class

If the Francesco Caracciolo battleships entered service, Italy would also build some form of fast scout and escort force for them.

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Question

Would Italy build fast scouts and escorts for the Francesco Caracciolo class?

Short answer

Yes. Italy would build some form of escort rather than operate those battleships alone.

Notes

Italy would very likely construct fast scouts or other escorts to support the Francesco Caracciolo class because the navy would not send the battleships out unsupported. No exact ship design or number is proposed. Capital-ship procurement brings supporting-force requirements with it rather than ending with the battleship hulls themselves.