Scharnhorst Battlecruiser

Scharnhorst was one of Germany’s major capital ships of the Second World War. Armed with 28cm main guns, it combined protection and high speed in a design variously described as a battleship or battlecruiser. Its career included Atlantic operations, the Channel Dash, and deployment to Norway. British forces sank it at the Battle of North Cape in December 1943, ending its threat to Arctic convoys. Together with Gneisenau, it operated against shipping and challenged the Royal Navy’s allocation of capital ships. The Arctic environment imposed darkness, weather, and detection problems on both sides. At North Cape, British radar and coordinated forces helped contain and destroy the German ship after its sortie against convoy traffic.

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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