Unfortunately, the powers of both sides are not comparable to any of the games, so we can’t just play it out with side switching house rules (and other stuff too, but I’m just saying a new setup will need to be designed). The Soviets were even less modernised than in 1941. The real question is Germany. If Germany fights with the Soviets, (depends on what Hitler’s short term plan is) the outcome is uncertain, especially with Italy’s allegiance. It Germany fights against the Soviets, the Soviets would probably fall, especially if Japan can be convinced to jump into the war.
Bismarck vs Missouri
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Very nice write up Jim.
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As for the future of battleships: Rail guns.
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@wittmann:
Very nice write up Jim.
Enjoyed it. Thank you.You’re welcome. I love reading and familiarizing myself with WWII battleships.
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Jim your comparison of the battleships was awesome.
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I enjoyed reading it ,too Jim!
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I think Lutjens broke off because it was not known what other enemy ships would join the battle. And continuing the battle also risked further damage to his ships.
If you think in those terms, he was prudent.
And he did order the return to port when Bismarck’s damage was assessed and determined she could not continue operations.
If there was a true mistake that he made, it would be sending the radio message thereby breaking radio silence. A bad assumption on his part to think he was still being followed after losing his pursuers.
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I was shocked, dad and I discussed this match up. He loves the Bismarck, but believes the Missouri would win.
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Here’s a page that discusses WWII battleship match-ups:
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I’ve been to that site. Decent place to get quick info.
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Yeah I voted Bismarck. :)
Counting on those lucky dice!