British Buckley-Class Destroyer Escort

The Buckley class was an American destroyer-escort design built for anti-submarine and convoy duties during the Second World War. Ships transferred to the Royal Navy served under British names and the Captain-class designation. A British example therefore combines American construction lineage with Royal Navy equipment changes and operational service, not a separate wholly British-built Buckley class.

The class’s turbo-electric machinery distinguished it from some other American escort types. Designed for mass construction, these ships traded destroyer speed and heavy armament for economical convoy protection and anti-submarine capability. British ships received equipment changes for Royal Navy practice, and their crews fought in the Atlantic and European coastal waters. Some destroyer escorts were later converted for other duties, including fast transport.

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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