Which battleship had the greatest impact on D-Day?
Short answerHMS Warspite probably had the greatest psychological impact because Allied troops recognized her as a lucky and victorious ship.
NotesAccounts repeatedly identify distant battleships as Warspite even when the observer was probably looking at another ship. Her reputation as a victorious and fortunate veteran made troops feel that powerful support was present. The ship exerted psychological influence beyond the measurable effect of her shells.