Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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What might follow the 1914 British programme?

The uncertain 1915 programme included improved Queen Elizabeth concepts and alternative turret arrangements that might be finalized after Argencourt.

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Question

What was Britain planning for the 1915 capital-ship programme?

Short answer

Several improved Queen Elizabeth and alternative-turret concepts were being considered, possibly awaiting experience from Argencourt before final selection.

Notes

The surviving evidence points to several competing ideas rather than one settled follow-on class. Improved Queen Elizabeth designs and different turret arrangements were both under consideration. Argencourt may have served as a practical step before the next programme was finalized. British construction sped up as war approached, with officials trying to complete as much as possible. The documentary limits leave the final 1915 design uncertain.