Greek Pisa-class Cruiser

The Greek armored cruiser Georgios Averof was built in Italy from the Pisa-class design tradition. Commissioned before the Balkan Wars, it became central to Greek naval success and later served through the world wars. Its preserved status reflects its exceptional importance in Greek naval memory. It was an armored cruiser, not a later treaty-era heavy cruiser.

Greece acquired the ship before completion, with funding supported by the benefactor whose name it carried. During the Balkan Wars, Admiral Pavlos Kountouriotis used its speed and heavy guns to dominate Ottoman naval opponents at Elli and Lemnos. The ship’s long career included modernization and service after the German invasion of Greece in 1941, when it escaped to Allied-controlled waters. Following wartime escort duties and later retirement, preservation kept it as a major symbol of Greek maritime history.

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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