However, the Reggia Marina, which felt threatened by the appearance of this new class of battleships, launched the construction of new warships surpassing the Dunkerque class in every way : The Littorio class.

Those would eventually be Dunkerque and Strasbourg.

The appearance of the Deutschland class convinced the French navy to build two battleships to confront that new threat. Be it the Reggia Marina or the Kriegsmarine, both were modernizing at an alarming rate. Although the Washington treaty had limited the size of its fleet and the scope of its modernization, The biggest problem was the speed at which rival fleets were developing. It’s unique configuration and armament, it’s importance, as well as the fact that it is the biggest and most advanced warship the French navy ever had during WW2, are obvious reasons why it is an absolute must as part of a future complete French navy.ĭuring the 1930’s the French navy was trying to find a way to rearm its fleet to compete with the rest of the major European powers.

About the Richelieu and its interest in War ThunderĪlthough we have yet to see the more modern and state of the art battleships in War Thunder, the recent additions of heavier warships certainly pave the way for future implementations in the game.

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