Would Hitler choose battleships or carriers?

Would Hitler continue prioritizing battleships, or could he be convinced to build a carrier-based force?

He would favor battleships because of prestige and gun size, though carriers might grow later if he remained in power long enough.

Hitler would probably prioritize battleships because large guns fit his personal idea of prestige and naval power. Carriers may still appear eventually, but they compete against a leader whose understanding of fleets remains rooted in the First World War. Without the political successes produced by historical expansion and early victories, Hitler may also face more internal threats and leave office sooner than the counterfactual ship program assumes. Leadership tenure and personality remain central uncertainties in any detailed Plan Z forecast.