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A six-turret H-class battleship against Montana

A battleship duel turns on fire-control quality rather than gun count alone.

Question

How would an H-class design with six twin 16-inch turrets fare against USS Montana?

Short answer

With twelve guns on each side, Montana has the advantage because superior American fire control should score the first damaging hits.

Notes

The German and American main batteries are close enough in basic capability that the opening salvos become decisive. Montana's likely fire-control edge could damage the opponent's directors first, leaving the American ship able to continue accurate long-range fire.