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Navy suspends battle cruiser program amid ship type debate
Secretary Daniels ordered a temporary halt on six 35 knot battle cruisers as experts debate whether fast battleships or combined high speed cruisers offer the best capital ship. He plans a Europe study with Admiral Benson and Vice Admiral Sims, aiming for a summer decision and a full department report.
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