The proposed deployment sends Haruna to Force H and Kongo and Kirishima to the Home Fleet, with Akagi supporting Atlantic operations and Soryu going to the Mediterranean. Hiei would need to finish working up after her January 1940 reconstruction and is expected to join the Home Fleet once available. Nagato and Mutsu would take longer to prepare, with their deployment projected for 1941. These choices address Britain's shortage of fast capital ships for Home Fleet operations and Force H. Renown and Haruna, supported by Ark Royal, would provide Force H with a strong pair of fast capital ships. Supporting cruisers and destroyers could be drawn from both navies.
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Force H gains speed while the Home Fleet gains weight
A detailed allocation sends Soryu and Haruna toward the Mediterranean, Akagi and other Kongos toward Atlantic duties, and the Nagatos toward the Home Fleet.