Admiral-Class Battlecruiser-Hood

HMS Hood was the only completed Admiral-class battlecruiser. Designed during the First World War and completed afterward, she became an important symbol of British naval power between the wars. Despite substantial size and armament, the ship’s later service raised questions about the adequacy of protection and modernization against newer threats. Hood was destroyed in the 1941 action against Bismarck. Her individual fate is distinct from the unbuilt sister ships originally envisaged for the class.

Hood emerged from wartime battlecruiser development and became a prominent symbol of British naval power. Its long interwar service preceded its destruction by Bismarck in May 1941, a catastrophe central to the ship’s historical reputation.

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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