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IOTL, the Scharnhorst and the Gneisnau found the HX 106 convoy escorted by the HMS Ramilles. The Captain of the Scharnhorst offered to draw away the Ramilles, but the offer was declined due to Hitlers order to no engage Capital ships. However, what if the they engaged rather than retreating? The Scharnhorst class was faster than the Ramilles and out ranged it as well, so it could have avoided the Ramilles (theoretically). If they successfully engaged, what effect would this have on British Doctorine? What about German Doctorine?
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