Originally Posted by
Herkybird
Just watched the BBC offering, it was essentially a discussion of why the RN battlecruisers blew up, and using archaeological experimentation showed what we already knew, that it was lax safety procedures around the turrets and magazines that was at fault, and not the ship designs.
A very good programme for correcting the misconceptions of the 20th century accounts.
Not so interesting for wargamers, apart from allowing 'what ifs' refighting the battle if Beatty had not been so bothered about weight of shot and more about careful aiming!
Worth watching though, and far better than channel 4's.
I think they must have listened to Mr Manley, after all! :thumbsup: