Idaho Battleship

USS Idaho was a New Mexico-class American battleship armed with twelve 14-inch guns. Its long service included interwar duties and extensive Second World War shore bombardment in the Pacific. A large battleship could continue contributing powerful gunfire after newer ships had taken over the most demanding fast-fleet duties. Idaho’s bombardment work depended on observers, ammunition, and coordination with landing forces. Its long career therefore reflects adaptation of an existing capital ship to changing naval requirements rather than continuous employment in the same prewar battle-line role. Idaho supported landings at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Her service culminated off Japan in 1945, after which the older battleship was retired and sold for scrapping.

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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