Massena Pre-Dreadnought

Masséna was a French pre-dreadnought battleship noted for the strongly varied gun arrangements and distinctive appearance of its generation. Built in the late nineteenth century, it soon faced obsolescence as dreadnoughts changed naval standards. Its later use as a blockship during the Gallipoli campaign illustrates a non-combatant final role for an aging capital ship. A blockship’s purpose was to obstruct or protect a waterway rather than maneuver and fight as originally intended. This repurposing demonstrates how an old hull could still have strategic utility after its weapons and machinery no longer met frontline standards. The old ship ultimately became a breakwater near the Gallipoli landing area in 1915.

Finish and color

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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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