Borodino PD

Russia’s Borodino-class pre-dreadnoughts were built before the Russo-Japanese War and incorporated a mixed battery and distinctive high-sided hull form. Several sailed with the Baltic Fleet to the Far East and were lost or captured at Tsushima in 1905. Their fate became emblematic of Russia’s naval disaster, although design should not be separated from training, maintenance, tactics, and the conditions of that voyage. They are different subjects from the later uncompleted Borodino-class battlecruisers. The class formed a major component of the Russian force sent to the Far East during the Russo-Japanese War. Tsushima exposed the ships to concentrated Japanese gunfire under difficult tactical conditions. Their fate belongs chiefly to the conflict of 1904–05, rather than the later First World War suggested by some simplified catalogue groupings.

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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