Bouclier-Class Torpedo Boat Destroyer

The French Bouclier-class destroyers were built before the First World War as part of the navy’s modern torpedo-boat-destroyer force. They combined light guns with torpedo armament and served in the demanding escort and patrol work of wartime fleets. Individual ships differed in construction and later alterations. The class belongs to the transition toward larger, more seaworthy destroyers, while remaining much smaller and less heavily equipped than the destroyers of the Second World War. French torpedo-boat destroyers combined speed and torpedo attack with guns for lighter surface targets. The class’s service took place across the difficult conditions of the First World War at sea. Small hulls, machinery demands, and weather constrained the practical endurance behind the impressive speeds often emphasized in destroyer descriptions.

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, 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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