King George-Class BB 1916

The King George V class represented Britain’s prewar super-dreadnought development, carrying 13.5-inch guns and entering service before the First World War. Ships of the class served with the Grand Fleet during the Jutland era. They must be distinguished from the later King George V class of 14-inch-gunned battleships built for the Second World War. Jutland-era ships operated within a large fleet system involving scouting forces, destroyer screens, signals, and carefully organized battle formations. Their power could not be measured only by gun caliber. This context helps place the class in the North Sea campaign, while avoiding confusion with the later wartime ships that reused the same royal name under different treaty and strategic conditions.

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 1914, 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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