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Since the ACR were almost all long dead in WW2, we have to force things a bit to get one into action, but I've allways wondered how would one of the later armoured cruisers fare against a treaty cruiser.
So lets get them into the ring. Say in late 40 a group of Italian Ships bringing high priority cargo to Africa is being chassed by a RN county cruiser. San Giorgio (in as new condition from her 37 refit) sorties and manages to place herself btw the british cruiser and the convoy. The RN captain decides to engage.
4x10''+4x7.5'' vs 8x8'' broadsides. The RN cruiser is a lot faster but needs to decide the matter qickly or loose the interception chance. No other ships are in a position to intervene and there are no aircraft in the area. Its a clear day with fine weather. Who would win?