Seydlitz Light Carrier

Seydlitz began as an Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser under construction for Germany. During the Second World War, plans shifted toward converting the unfinished hull into an aircraft carrier, sometimes associated with the Weser name. Work did not produce an operational carrier, and the hull never acquired a service career as either completed cruiser or completed aviation ship. The subject illustrates Germany’s wartime attempts to recover useful capability from stalled major warship projects. The cruiser hull was already substantially built when planners considered turning it into an aviation ship. Conversion required removing or replacing heavy equipment and accommodating aircraft handling facilities within an existing form. Work never produced an operational carrier, making the project distinct from both the original cruiser design and Germany’s separate purpose-built carrier program.

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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