I am slowly working on a poorly written alternate history of the Malayan campaign - so assume a date of Dec 1941
How would a task force led by the Prince of Wales, Repulse and Renown have fared in a night action against 2-3 Japanese battleships (probably several of which being Kongo class)? I am assuming both parties commit their faster ships for plot reasons.
Would radar have given enough of an edge for the Royal Navy come out ahead, and mostly intact?
Am I right in thinking the Royal Navy radars allowed both a high chance of spotting the enemy first and some benefits to accuracy?