Between HMS Vanguard and KMS Bismarck, which was the better battleship? Not necessarily which would sink the other. - Quora
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Were the French Richelieu class battleships superior to the German Bismarck class Battleships? The Richelieu's had stronger belt and turret armor, were faster, and their guns had longer range and in theory,
![1951. The Royal Navy was a frequent visitor to the Portland Roads. HMS Vanguard lit up at night. Weymouth attractions. | Navy coast guard, Battleship, Warship 1951. The Royal Navy was a frequent visitor to the Portland Roads. HMS Vanguard lit up at night. Weymouth attractions. | Navy coast guard, Battleship, Warship](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/43/d6/18/43d618318880c4a0cc937a3036517198--hms-vanguard-weymouth.jpg)
1951. The Royal Navy was a frequent visitor to the Portland Roads. HMS Vanguard lit up at night. Weymouth attractions. | Navy coast guard, Battleship, Warship
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