HMS Exeter Heavy Cruiser

HMS Exeter was a British York-class heavy cruiser commissioned before the Second World War. Her 203 mm guns placed her in the heavy-cruiser category despite a smaller main battery than many contemporary foreign ships. She fought Admiral Graf Spee at the Battle of the River Plate in 1939 and later served in the Far East. Japanese forces sank her during the disastrous Java Sea campaign in 1942. Exeter’s fighting extended from the Atlantic’s River Plate action to the desperate defense of the Netherlands East Indies, where Japanese naval superiority overwhelmed the surviving Allied cruisers. The River Plate battle left the cruiser heavily damaged and in need of extensive repair. Her return to service connects the celebrated action to the less visible work of the naval repair system.

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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