Iowa-Class Battleship 1944

The Iowa-class battleships combined 16-inch guns with high speed, allowing them to operate with American fast carrier forces during the Second World War. In 1944 their duties included anti-aircraft protection, surface readiness, and shore bombardment, rather than a continuous sequence of battleship duels. Radar, fire control, and a growing light anti-aircraft armament were central features of their wartime fit. Missile-era modernizations later introduced Tomahawk and Harpoon weapons, producing a very different armament arrangement from the guns and antiaircraft batteries carried by the ships in 1944. Their high speed was particularly useful in keeping pace with fast carriers. That fleet-support requirement explains an important design trade-off, rather than making speed an isolated performance statistic.

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 1946, Global War 1985, 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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