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USS South Dakota vs Richelieu - Fast Battleship Showdown | War on the Sea Tournament Final

USS South Dakota faces off against the French battleship Richelieu in this epic fast battleship showdown! Two cutting-edge 1930s designs representing very different naval philosophies clash in War on the Sea. Drachinifel:    / drachinifel   ⚓ SHIP SPECIFICATIONS ⚓ USS SOUTH DAKOTA (BB-57) • Main Armament: 9 × 16"/45 guns (3 triple turrets) • Speed: 27.5 knots • Armor: 12.2" belt, 5.5" deck • Commissioned: March 1942 • Immunity Zone vs Richelieu: 19,500-26,800 yds (7,300 yd zone) RICHELIEU • Main Armament: 8 × 15"/50 guns (2 quadruple turrets - ALL FORWARD) • Speed: 32 knots • Armor: 13.6" belt, 6.7" deck • Commissioned: July 1940 • Immunity Zone vs South Dakota: 18,200-28,400 yds (10,200 yd zone) 🎯 KEY TACTICAL FACTORS 🎯 South Dakota Advantages: ✓ Superior Mk 8 radar fire control ✓ Proven combat systems from Pacific War ✓ All-around firepower (3rd turret aft) ✓ Heavier 16" shells ✓ Battle-tested at Guadalcanal Richelieu Advantages: ✓ 4.5 knot speed advantage (CRITICAL) ✓ Thicker armour protection ✓ All 8 guns bear forward ✓ Wider immunity zone (+2,900 yds) ✓ Better underwater protection ⚔️ THE MATCHUP ⚔️ This battle pits American firepower and proven combat systems against French speed and innovative design. Richelieu's all-forward armament is devastating when bow-on but creates tactical inflexibility. South Dakota's third turret aft allows maintaining 6 guns on target while maneuvering. The speed difference is significant - Richelieu can control engagement range, choosing when to fight or disengage. However, South Dakota's superior fire control radar gives her a critical edge in actually hitting the target. Will French innovation triumph, or will American combat-proven systems prevail? DONATE/SUPPORT GRIM REAPERS PATREON monthly donations:   / grimreapers   PAYPAL one-off donations: https://www.paypal.me/GrimReapersDona... MERCH 1 : https://teespring.com/stores/grim-rea... MERCH 2 : https://grimreapers2.myspreadshop.co.uk/ 0:00 Intro 2:07 Battle SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE: https://grimreapers.net/ STREAM(Cap):   / grimreaperscap   FACEBOOK:   / grimreapersgroup   TWITTER:   / grimreapers_   DISCORD:   / discord   THANK YOU TO: Mission Makers, Admin, Staff, Helpers, Donators & Viewers(without which, this could not happen) xx #Battleship #WarOnTheSea #NavalWarfare #SouthDakota #Richelieu #GrimReapers