Erebus-Class Monitor

The British Erebus-class monitors were specialized First World War bombardment ships built around heavy fifteen-inch guns and shallow-water operating requirements. Their unusual hull proportions and low speed reflected that mission. Both Erebus and Terror remained useful into the Second World War, although their careers and fates differed; they were not ordinary fast fleet battleships.

Each ship mounted two 15-inch guns in a single forward turret, providing battleship-scale bombardment from a specialized platform. Broad anti-torpedo bulges helped define their appearance. Their work centered on firing against land targets rather than pursuing enemy fleets. Terror was lost during operations off North Africa in 1941, while Erebus survived and supported the Normandy landings. The class’s long usefulness shows how an older hull could remain valuable when its principal task was delivering heavy shells ashore.

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 1914, 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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