HMS Nelson-Class Battleship

The Nelson-class battleships were British treaty-era capital ships completed with all main-gun turrets forward of the superstructure. That unusual arrangement helped concentrate weight and protection within the restrictions of the Washington naval treaty system. Nelson and Rodney served during the Second World War; Rodney was especially prominent in the final action against Bismarck. The class’s distinctive silhouette reflected deliberate design compromises, not a conventional battleship layout with its after turrets accidentally omitted.

Concentrating the main battery forward reduced the length of heavily armored spaces under treaty displacement limits. Their distinctive silhouette reflected a compromise among firepower, protection, speed, and the restrictions imposed on interwar capital-ship construction.

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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