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Naval warfare is conducted by ships which operate in the world’s interconnected seas and oceans. Control of the sea can facilitate naval invasions, or prevent the enemy from performing an invasion of their own. Ships can influence land combat by performing shore bombardment, or block straits to impair enemy movement.
Are heavy cruisers capital ships?
In the 20th century, especially in World Wars I and II, typical capital ships would be battleships and battlecruisers. All of the above ships were close to 20,000 tons displacement or heavier, with large caliber guns and heavy armor protection. Cruisers, despite being important ships, were not considered capital ships.
What is the most important ship in a fleet?
The capital ships of a navy are its most important warships; they are generally the larger ships when compared to other warships in their respective fleet. A capital ship is generally a leading or a primary ship in a naval fleet.
What is the best fleet composition for hoi4?
When fighting in the middle of the Atlantic ocean or the Pacific ocean you are going to want a com There is no best fleet composition for HOI4 it completely depends on where you are fighting in the ocean. I am taking this from Dustinl796 [ 1].
What is the best composition for a heavy strike force?
This patrol composition will give exceptional speed, detection, and potential to engage enemy light forces as well as provide exceptional screening when your strike force shows up. Your heavy strike force should consist of the same ratio of DD:CL, but for every 2-3 light cruisers, you want to have 1-2 heavy cruisers and one battleship.
What makes a good capital fleet?
As U.S. my capital fleets consist of 3-4 carriers (with CAS wing included for land support), 4-5 BS, 5-8 heavy cruisers, 8-12 light cruisers, 24 destroyers, 2 submarines. This makes for excellent SnD fleets as well as marine landing support between air support, air superiority, and naval bombardment.
How many heavy cruisers should I have in my force?
Your heavy strike force should consist of the same ratio of DD:CL, but for every 2-3 light cruisers, you want to have 1-2 heavy cruisers and one battleship. Your heavy cruisers and battleship should primarily focus on heavy guns, which will allow them to engage enemy heavies effectively.