All-big-gun battleship

An all-big-gun battleship is a type of warship designed primarily with large-caliber guns as its main weapons, typically with multiple massive guns grouped in large turrets. This design, exemplified by ships like the Royal Navy's Dreadnought, emphasized long-range firepower and standardized armament, replacing older ships with a mix of different gun sizes. The focus was on achieving superior offensive capability against other ships and targets, making these ships dominant at sea during the early 20th century. Their emphasis on heavy guns marked a shift from earlier battleships with varied weapon sizes, shaping naval warfare strategies for decades.