Greek Elli Armored Cruiser

Elli was a Greek cruiser that served as an important symbol of the small Greek fleet between the world wars. Originally built abroad, she entered Greek service before the First World War. In August 1940 the Italian submarine Delfino torpedoed her at Tinos while Greece was still formally neutral, contributing to the crisis preceding the Italian invasion. She was a cruiser of her own era, not a modern guided-missile vessel or a heavy armored capital ship. An Italian submarine, Delfino, torpedoed Elli at Tinos in August 1940 during a religious festival, before Italy formally invaded Greece. The attack became a powerful national symbol. The cruiser’s earlier American construction and changing ownership preceded that final service with the Royal Hellenic Navy.

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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