Argentine Dreadnought Battleship Rivadavia

Argentina’s Rivadavia-class battleships were ordered during the South American dreadnought competition of the early twentieth century. Built in the United States, Rivadavia and Moreno carried heavy guns and represented a major investment in national naval power. They served into the mid-twentieth century after modernization, although their careers were not equivalent to the combat records of European battle fleets. Their origins belong to regional rivalry and international shipbuilding competition rather than to an American fleet requirement. Argentina, Brazil, and Chile pursued major battleship purchases as symbols of regional standing. Rivadavia and Moreno were built by different American yards. Their distinctive turret arrangement combined centerline positions with amidships wing turrets, reflecting an early dreadnought solution before later layouts became dominant.

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 1914, Global Empires, Global War 1936, 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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