V-25-Class Torpedo Boat Destroyer

Germany’s V 25-type large torpedo boats represented the Imperial Navy’s continuing development of fast fleet craft before and during the First World War. Despite the torpedo-boat designation, their role overlapped with what other navies called destroyers. They supported fleet operations, torpedo attacks, patrols, and related duties. The designation covers a design family with construction variations rather than one unchanged individual ship, and its First World War service is distinct from later numbered destroyer programs.

German fleet torpedo boats combined torpedoes, light guns, and high speed for scouting and attacks in fleet actions. Their relatively small hulls faced difficult North Sea conditions, and the British destroyer label does not exactly reproduce German classification.

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 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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