The design was for a maximum broadside and small overall length, width and draught - whilst having good armament and speed.
Lots of simialrities in concept in my opinion to the USN's Iowa class battleships. They look different but have similar specs?
Which ship design that was not actually built do people think should have been uilt if treaties had allowed/
I liked the South Dakota (1920) design with 12 x 16 inch guns and good armour, but a little slow?