Konigsberg-Class Light Cruiser

Germany’s Königsberg-class light cruisers were interwar ships with a distinctive arrangement of rear main-gun turrets. Built under restrictions and with an emphasis on reconnaissance and other light-cruiser work, they served training and operational duties before and during the Second World War. Königsberg was lost during the Norwegian campaign in 1940, while her sisters followed different careers. The class is distinct from earlier Imperial German cruisers sharing the Königsberg name and from the separate Leipzig design.

The interwar German ships combined triple gun turrets with an unusual machinery arrangement and a stern-weighted main battery. Their limited endurance and structural constraints reflected compromises in building modern cruisers under postwar restrictions.

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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