Re: [GZG] John's Shipbuilding

[damosan@xxxxxxxxxxx]

> 
> First, the German Navy had a minimal surface combatant force and as a
> result focused on fast ships intended for independant commerce raiding
> rather than decisive engagements with the RN's battleline.  Second,
> the decision to ditch the escorts early on, which baffles me.
> 

Your first statement answers the second I think.  The Bismark was built as a fast commerce raider wasn't it?  Did German escort vessels have the range/endurance to keep up with B. while out at sea for any length of time?

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Damo
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