Coastal Gun

Coastal artillery defended harbors, straits, anchorages, and important maritime approaches by placing guns where they could challenge enemy ships. Installations ranged from old muzzle-loading forts to modern steel guns protected by concrete and linked to sophisticated observation and communications. Range, ammunition supply, camouflage, and fields of fire mattered as much as the gun’s nominal caliber. Aircraft and missiles later changed the balance, but coastal guns continued in some defenses. Observation posts supplied target information when the battery itself lacked a clear direct view. Observation and fire-control equipment allowed batteries to calculate range and bearing before firing. Protected magazines and ammunition passages helped sustain a gun position during bombardment, while camouflage reduced the chance of early detection.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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