![]() One of the most famous vessels in the Royal Navy’s history, the HMS Hood was technically a battlecruiser rather than a battleship, meaning it had thinner armour but greater agility. This was especially true during the first half of the 20th Century when these vast vessels played key roles in the conflicts that shaped our age. Sabaton isn’t an accurate representation and unfortunately over hypes her for what she wasn’t.The Royal Navy’s warships have always been enduring symbols of British might on the high seas. Hood sailed for more than 20 years, was the Might of the seas.Īnd was the largest royal navy ship ever built, until the newest QE class carriers. She also sunk within 1 week of her maiden voyage. And the Queen Elizabeth class Super Dreadnought had the same.īismarcks guns were oversized for the calibre, knocked out her own radar and range finder.Īnd over all she had so many small issues, that Hoods major flaw of light deck armour looks like a picnic. Which is a decent amount, Iowa had less I believe. And even then, Hood held around 12.5 inches of armour. Am I the only one who sees a wehraboo in here with no research lol.īismarck was rather bad for her era and design.īest bit about her, was probably her turtle back?Īnyways.
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