Along with submarines, carriers completely replaced the Big Gun, as the Capital Ships of the Cold War.

(Also, Warspite in particular was pretty well trashed, after the abuse at the hands of those Fritz-X' in 1943. Although put back in service - basically as a monitor - off Normandy, her hull would never again be the same. And I don't think they ever did get one of her turrets [X-turret?] fully functional, ever again.

Seems pretty clear the only reason they repaired Warspite at all was her historic/cultural importance to the RN. Just like the USN went to great lengths to repair Franklin and Bunker Hill - but neither would ever again see front-line service.)

Cheers,

- Matt