How might Renown and Tiger fare against Scharnhorst and Gneisenau?
Short answerThe British pair could inflict severe damage, especially if both carried 15-inch guns, but the result would depend on hits, German manoeuvres, and luck.
NotesThe two German ships could threaten an unmodified Tiger, while Renown's heavier guns could damage them in return. A hypothetical Leopard armed with 15-inch guns would change the balance further. With both British ships carrying that calibre, a few additional hits could disable or sink one or both opponents. German attempts to run away might also obscure their own firing positions. These are conditional possibilities, with the outcome dependent on manoeuvre and chance.