Dutch De Ruyter-class Light Cruiser

HNLMS De Ruyter was a Dutch light cruiser commissioned in the 1930s for service connected with the Netherlands East Indies. Her design reflected financial and treaty-era constraints rather than the firepower of a heavy cruiser. She served as Admiral Karel Doorman’s flagship during the Battle of the Java Sea in February 1942 and was sunk by Japanese torpedoes. She differed from the different postwar De Ruyter class. The JavaSea action exposed failures of coordination and communications as well as Japanese tactical strength. DeRuyter’s loss formed part of the wider collapse of Allied naval defense in the region. The ship was commanded by Karel Doorman at the battle of the Java Sea.

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 Global War 1936, Global Empires, 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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