[Iris7]

I had not considered comparing Alaska and Warspite. Indeed your point is well taken.

Perhaps Alaska was "You think you know how to build a pocket battleship? Look at this Lady and weep." Stick them in the eye with a stick with a grin on your face and twelve inch guns at your back.

[SampleMan]

If you want a very interesting comparison look at the Scharnhorst versus the Alaska.