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Renown-type battlecruisers instead of the Revenge class

Renown-type ships look more attractive in World War II, while the Revenge-class battleships better served the Royal Navy's First World War needs.

Battlecruisers Force Structure Renown Class Battlecruisers Revenge Class Battleships Royal Navy World War I World War II

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Question

Would the Royal Navy have been better off building Renown-type battlecruisers instead of the Revenge-class battleships?

Short answer

Perhaps for World War II, but the Revenge class was more useful for the First World War the navy was then fighting.

Notes

Renown-type battlecruisers could look more useful when judged against World War II requirements. The Revenge-class battleships were more useful for the First World War. Replacing one with the other therefore changes which conflict the fleet is best equipped to fight.