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Is there any class of armoured cruiser then in service that would have done better than Scharnhorst and Gneisenau at the Falklands 1914? My initial thought was Blucher, with her uniform armament ensuring consistent hits, but she got smoked by BCs herself.

Rurik, Tennessee would each bring four 10" guns to the battle, plus significant secondaries. Meanwhile, the Ibuki-class would field four 12" guns, more than sufficient to penetrate a 1st gen BC while carrying heavier armour protection than the Brits.

My vote's for the Japanese ACRs.

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