British battleship

A British battleship was a large, heavily armed warship designed primarily for naval warfare in the early 20th century. These ships were characterized by their thick armor and powerful artillery, allowing them to engage enemy vessels and bombard coastal targets. Notable examples include the HMS Dreadnought, which revolutionized naval design with its all-big-gun armament and steam turbine propulsion. Battleships played a crucial role in naval battles during World War I and II, representing national power and technological advancement, but gradually became less significant with the rise of aircraft carriers and submarines in modern naval warfare.