Comments by "doveton sturdee" (@dovetonsturdee7033) on "King George V class - Design, Service and Myths" video.

  1. The Admiralty believed that the secondary armament of a capital ship should not be restricted to anti-aircraft capability only, but needed to be large enough to be effective against surface targets. The 5.25 rather fell awkwardly between two stools, being too large for effective AA use, but not large enough for surface use. As, in the event, few British battleships ever used their secondary armament against naval targets, I suspect that the use of the 4.5 inch BD mountings on Valiant, Queen Elizabeth, Renown, & the Illustrious carriers was the better choice. Hindsight is, however, a wonderful thing!
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  2. It must have been a VERY peculiar account!
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  3. The KGVs were not intended to be used as convoy escorts.
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