An Italian Iowa rebuild and the treatment of senior officers

What would a full Italian rebuild of an Iowa-class battleship look like?

The first suggested change is more comfortable accommodation for the admiral and staff, reflecting a different view of how senior officers work and rest.

The first suggested change in an Italian rebuild of Iowa is accommodation for the admiral and staff. In this comparison, American practice keeps senior officers conscious of being members of the crew. The Italian preference gives older commanders more rest so they can think effectively. That institutional difference puts accommodation ahead of machinery or protection in this part of the proposal.