Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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A destroyer-heavy fleet for Scandinavian waters

Numerous powerful destroyers are backed by cruiser-like coastal defence ships that function as mobile forts.

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Question

What force structure would best suit a Scandinavian navy?

Short answer

A destroyer-heavy fleet backed by powerful coastal-defense ships acting as mobile forts.

Notes

The proposed Scandinavian fleet is built around geography rather than prestige. A destroyer-heavy force conducts dispersed operations in confined coastal waters. A smaller number of monitor- or cruiser-like coastal battleships would serve as mobile forts. The mix sacrifices a conventional blue-water battle fleet in favor of local firepower, mobility, and the ability to exploit islands and narrow seas.