Orion

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HMS Orion was a British "super dreadnought" battleship launched in 1909. It was an advancement over the earlier HMS Dreadnought, featuring larger 13.5-inch guns and a greater displacement of 22,500 tons. Battleships like the Orion represented the pinnacle of "big gun" naval warfare, a design philosophy that dominated naval strategy from the late 19th century through World War I. These ships were characterized by their heavy armament, intended for long-range engagements, and their significant size and power, making them the capital ships of their respective navies.12

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…Royal Navy laid down HMS Orion, the first “super dreadnought,” which displaced 22,500 tons and was armed with 13.5-inch guns. The U.S. Navy followed with ships armed with 14-inch guns. Then, on the eve of World War I, the Royal Navy went a step further with HMS Queen Elizabeth, armed…
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…Royal Navy laid down HMS Orion, the first “super dreadnought,” which displaced 22,500 tons and was armed with 13.5-inch guns. The U.S. Navy followed with ships armed with 14-inch guns. Then, on the eve of World War I, the Royal Navy went a step further with HMS Queen Elizabeth, armed…
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