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,
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If the French Richelieu-class battleship, Gascogne were to face off against the German Battleship Bismarck, which warship would win? - Quora
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Le Hardi Destroyer - under heavy fire, screening the Richelieu with smoke during the Battle of Dakar. : r/WorldOfWarships
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