How would the larger British fleet affect German ships such as Scharnhorst?
Short answerGermany has little freedom to add ships, while a surviving Scharnhorst would require a different British covering force from Tirpitz.
NotesGermany has to fight with the surface ships it already possesses in this scenario. If earlier battles leave Scharnhorst as the main surviving raider, she remains a threat to convoys. The Royal Navy would still need suitable cover. Its requirements would differ considerably from those imposed by Tirpitz, changing how British capital ships are distributed.