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For some reason, the First World War does not break out. Peace continues, Fisher isn't recalled, and the Royal Navy continues to build Battleships.

In 1914, the Royal Navy had ordered a repeat Queen Elizabeth Class battleship and three more Revenge class ships. In this case, these ships would have been completed by about 1916/17.

What would the Royal Navy have ordered in 1915, or 1916? Would they have resumed Battlecruiser production? Would they have considered upgrading to a Battleship with 10 15-inch guns or going to 18-inch guns? Would they have continued to build Queen Elizabeth style Fast Battleships or Revenge class Slow Battleships, or both?

My personal opinion on the 1915 program would have included two more Battlecruisers to reinforce the fast wing - armour might have improved, while Armament would be 8 15-inch guns. Two more Battleships as well, maybe with Triple turrets involved to increase the amount of fire that could be brought onto the target.
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