What would Germany have built if it chose a coastal battleship instead of the Panzerschiff?
Short answerA slower, much more heavily armored regional ship resembling contemporary Swedish coastal-defense battleships.
NotesThe Panzerschiffe are already described as having some coastal-battleship characteristics. A more definite coastal-defence design would have much heavier armour and a lower speed. Contemporary Swedish ships are offered as the closest comparison. No specific alternative gun battery is provided.