A different Anglo-German Naval Race

SsgtC

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IIRC the USN was doodling with a Dreadnought concept at the same time as the Brits.
They were. The USS South Carolina. IIRC, she was actually laid down before Dreadnaught but completed after. In some ways, she was actually more advanced than Dreadnaught was. While Dreadnaught carried 10x12" guns to South Carolina's 8, SC's were in superfiring turrets fore and aft, thus she could bring all her guns to bear on a broadside while Dreadnaught could only bring 8 of hers to bear. I believe South Carolina was also slightly better armored. Where Dreadnaught truly beat her though was speed. She could make 21 knots while SC could only manage 18.
 
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