Fort Drum

Fort Drum guarded Manila Bay as a heavily fortified American coastal-defense installation built on El Fraile Island. Its concrete form and heavy gun turrets earned comparisons with a stationary battleship. It fought during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines and was later recaptured through a specialized American assault in 1945, illustrating both the strength and vulnerability of isolated fixed defenses. Its fixed position controlled part of a broader harbor-defense system, which also relied on observation, mines, supporting batteries, and supply. The fortress could resist direct fire but could not maneuver or secure its own lines of support. Its wartime experiences therefore show why even a remarkably strong structure remained dependent on the wider campaign around it.

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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