Brazil Minas Gerais Battleship

Brazil’s Minas Geraes was a dreadnought battleship that helped transform South America’s naval balance when it entered service in 1910. Built in Britain, it embodied the all-big-gun battleship concept at a time when regional rivals were pursuing their own naval programs. Its career extended through political upheaval and changing military technology. The ship was distinct from Brazil’s much later aircraft carrier Minas Gerais, whose similar name refers to a different vessel and naval era. Its arrival helped stimulate Argentina and Chile to pursue rival capital ships. That regional competition gives the ship a significance beyond the operations it personally carried out during its long service.

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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