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Could Caracciolo have improved Italian gun manufacturing?

Further gun and shell production offered experience, with better quality control a possible benefit.

Question

Would completing Caracciolo have improved Italian 15-inch gun and shell quality?

Short answer

It would have provided more manufacturing experience. Better quality control was a possible benefit.

Notes

Completing Caracciolo would have given Italy more experience producing 15-inch guns and shells. Better quality control was a possible benefit, without being assured by greater production experience alone.