British HMS Royal Oak Revenge-class Battleship

HMS Royal Oak was a Revenge-class British battleship that served in the First World War and remained in the fleet when the Second World War began. In October 1939 the German submarine U-47 penetrated Scapa Flow and torpedoed her at anchor. Her loss caused heavy casualties and exposed weaknesses in the anchorage’s defenses. The ship’s history is distinct from that of the entire Revenge class, whose other members followed different wartime careers.

Her sinking also had consequences beyond the loss of one battleship, prompting stronger attention to harbor protection. Naval bases could be vulnerable even when ships were inside a defended anchorage rather than under way.

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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