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Are plunging shells causing the super-battleship losses?

The immediate explanation for the losses is the force of the opposing 19-inch hits.

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Question

Are the super-battleship losses caused by plunging fire or the impact of the 19-inch guns?

Short answer

The immediate explanation is the destructive force of the 19-inch hits.

Notes

The super-battleship has repeatedly lost ammunition stores under German fire. In this exchange the destructive effect of the 19-inch shells is blamed, without an explanation based on their angle of descent.