Ottoman Mauvenet Torpedo Boat Destroyer WW1

Muavenet-i Milliye was an Ottoman destroyer acquired from Germany before the First World War. She became famous for sinking the British battleship HMS Goliath in the Dardanelles in May 1915. The action demonstrated the danger a comparatively small torpedo-armed vessel could pose in restricted waters under favorable conditions. Muavenet-i Milliye’s career belonged to the Ottoman navy of the First World War, distinct from later Turkish ships that reused the commemorative name in different naval eras. Torpedoes offered a small warship the possibility of damaging a much larger opponent. Restricted waters, night conditions, surprise, and the defender’s readiness all affected whether that potential could be realized. The operation demonstrated the danger torpedo craft posed to battleships in confined waters.

Finish and color

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, 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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