Repulse, global presence, and naval infrastructure

Repulse's world cruise with Hood illustrates a deterrent use of capital ships: a distant squadron could threaten an enemy raider while demonstrating imperial reach. Accompanied by D-class cruisers, the capital ship could turn a cruiser-hunting operation into a trap for the hostile force sent to intervene. The discussion also returns to the enabling question of where ships can repair and whether existing docks can take them. This link between deployment and infrastructure helps explain why later designs, including Nelson and Rodney, had to make careful use of available facilities.