The United States had to plan around the Atlantic and Pacific, while the Royal Navy also carried standing commitments in the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, and across both Atlantic basins. Those distinct strategic burdens lead to subtly different ships and fleet structures, so a design should be judged against the navy's own operational problem.
Notable Point · 29:32-30:57
Why British and American warships solve different problems
Different geographic commitments make superficially different British and American design choices rational for each navy.