13.8" doesn't give you much more than 11"???? Maybe you had better check the stats.
I would add the following part 'if you don't intend to fight real BB/BCs' who are you looking to fight Exeter/Leander or Hood/Repulse I don't think that 13.8 gives you sufficient margin to fight the second as a raider that cant take damage and get home and more 11' would be better v a CA as you will already go through any protection.
I suppose v the French or a 25,000t treaty BB then it does make sense so feel free to disregard me.
Isn't that what you have done with your IJN Asama?
Yes so do tell me to shut up
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sorry if my questioning came over as to much like I just wanted to criticize you,
Thanks JSB