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Capital ships underserved in English-language history

Italian, French, and Russian capital ships receive less English-language attention than their operational interest warrants.

Question

Which capital ships have been overlooked in naval history?

Short answer

The Littorio, Dunkerque, and Gangut classes are suggested as deserving more English-language attention.

Notes

The Littorio class is judged underserved in English-language naval history. The Dunkerques receive a similar mention, though some French cruisers had too little service time to develop the careers their designs promised. That limited opportunity is a different issue from neglect of ships that were actively used. The Ganguts belong to the latter category: their continued Soviet employment is offered as a reason to study their work more closely. Another First World War class is mentioned unclearly, so it cannot be identified confidently from this passage.