Baltimore-Class Heavy Cruiser

The Baltimore class was an American heavy-cruiser design built during the Second World War after treaty restrictions had ceased to govern construction. Its larger hull, improved protection, and strong anti-aircraft battery supported fast carrier forces and other Pacific operations. The main battery used 203 mm guns, but the ships’ wartime value extended well beyond surface gunnery. Some continued into the Cold War, and selected hulls were converted into guided-missile cruisers. Those conversions was not the original Baltimore configuration. Their size also made them valuable platforms for later changes, but conversion could replace much of the original combat system. A missile cruiser derived from a Baltimore was not merely its wartime form with one extra launcher.

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 1946, Global War 1985, 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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