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Who should win: Warspite or Yamato?

Yamato is favored, while Warspite's supposed 'plot armor' prompts a joking refusal to bet against her.

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Question

Who would win a one-on-one battle between HMS Warspite and Yamato?

Short answer

Yamato should win on the odds; the hesitation is a joke about Warspite's 'plot armor'.

Notes

Yamato is favored in the hypothetical duel. The reluctance to place a bet is a joke about Warspite's luck, illustrated by her circling in front of the German High Seas Fleet. Her supposed 'plot armor' supplies the punchline. The stated expectation remains that Yamato should win.