Lord Nelson and Deutschland-class ships form the basis of a hypothetical North Sea engagement. The scenario examines the design logic of late pre-dreadnoughts rather than recreating a historical battle. Across repeated runs, the fighting becomes either a close melee or a long-range artillery duel. The different outcomes make the effects of main batteries, intermediate guns, speed, and tactical range easier to see.
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A pre-dreadnought North Sea matchup
The simulated fight sets late British and German pre-dreadnought designs against each other and shows how their gun layouts affect combat.