Norge Coastal Defense Ship

HNoMS Norge was a Norwegian coastal-defense ship built in Britain around the turn of the twentieth century. Her armor and heavy guns were intended for regional naval defense rather than oceanic fleet operations. During Germany’s invasion of Norway in April 1940, she confronted German destroyers at Narvik and was sunk by torpedoes. Her loss, alongside Eidsvold, exposed the vulnerability of older armored ships in confused close-range action against modern torpedo-armed vessels. The fighting at Narvik took place amid darkness, snow, and uncertainty over intentions. Those conditions made recognition and rapid decisions especially difficult for ships confronting an unexpected invasion force.

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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