Dutch Java-class Light Cruiser

The Dutch Java class consisted of light cruisers designed before the First World War but completed only after lengthy delays. By 1942 their age and limited modernization placed them at a disadvantage against newer opponents. Java and Sumatra followed different wartime paths; Java was lost during the Battle of the Java Sea, a major defeat for Allied naval forces in the region. The delayed completion of these cruisers meant that a design conceived before the dreadnought era’s later developments entered service in a rapidly changing naval environment. Their gun arrangements and modest protection reflected that ancestry. Java and De Ruyter were both lost during the Battle of the Java Sea.

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 the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming 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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