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Why Queen Elizabeth leads the wartime comparison

Among battleships that actually served during the First World War, the Queen Elizabeth class combines the strongest overall claim.

BattleshipsQueen Elizabeth Class BattleshipsRoyal NavyWorld War I
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Question

What was the best battleship of the First World War?

Short answer

Among ships that actually served during the war, the Queen Elizabeth class has the strongest claim.

Notes

Several American and Japanese designs offered impressive specifications but entered service only after the war. Paper or late-completing competitors must be separated from ships that actually participated in the conflict. On that basis, the Queen Elizabeth class receives the strongest assessment. Design quality, completion date, and operational availability are different measures.