Comments by "Vikki McDonough" (@vikkimcdonough6153) on "Guadalcanal Campaign - The Big Night Battle: Night 2 (IJN 3(?) : 3 USN)" video.

@bluemarlin8138 Also, their deck armor was ridiculously thin and made of steel that wasn't even considered armor-grade anymore by WWII.
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@Edax_Royeaux Actually, given that the hit that blew up Hood likely struck just below the armored belt, adding armor probably made her less vulnerable by moving the lower edge of her belt armor further below the waterline.
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@kemarisite As to why it didn't penetrate, it most likely came in askew, the nose of the shell wedged in between the barbette and the deck, and the body of the shell then smacked side-on into the barbette and detonated.
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