I disagree on the political side.
The KM had fought from before Hilter for a naval air arm, like it had had in WW1.
Hilter built the S&G to match the French, but not too big to "stir up" the RN and a big response.
In mid 30s, nations were struggle with cost, the transition to metal mono-planes and speeds. CV tactics were a work in progress. With few carriers, carriers were support to the fleet. What the USN did with a 4x4 fast carrier fleet is not on the radar.
Combined BB /carriers was looked during WW2 by RN. Dobbs quote shows 3BB and 3 CV were cheaper and more effective than 3 combined!
The KM had fought from before Hilter for a naval air arm, like it had had in WW1.
Hilter built the S&G to match the French, but not too big to "stir up" the RN and a big response.
In mid 30s, nations were struggle with cost, the transition to metal mono-planes and speeds. CV tactics were a work in progress. With few carriers, carriers were support to the fleet. What the USN did with a 4x4 fast carrier fleet is not on the radar.
Combined BB /carriers was looked during WW2 by RN. Dobbs quote shows 3BB and 3 CV were cheaper and more effective than 3 combined!