British Leander Light Cruiser

The British Leander-class light cruisers were interwar ships carrying 6-inch guns and serving widely in the Second World War. Their balanced size made them useful for patrol, trade protection, and fleet duties. Individual ships served under British, New Zealand, and other Allied arrangements, and their careers were not identical. The class included ships later associated with Australian and New Zealand service as well as the Royal Navy. HMNZS Achilles fought at the River Plate, while HMS Neptune was lost to mines in the Mediterranean. These distinct careers illustrate the broad wartime use of the design. Their treaty-era origins shaped their size and armament.

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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