Did the Crown Colony class work better with four main-gun turrets or three?
Short answerMost eventually had three main turrets as additional anti-aircraft weapons, including 40 mm guns, were fitted.
NotesMost Crown Colony cruisers eventually operated with three main-gun turrets as their anti-aircraft armament increased. Additional 40 mm weapons were part of those changes. The three-turret arrangement accompanied a stronger anti-aircraft fit.