Kongo 1942 Battlecruiser

Kongō began as a British-built Japanese battlecruiser before the First World War. Major interwar reconstructions improved protection and machinery, leading to its classification as a fast battleship. Its 1942 appearance therefore represents a substantially altered ship serving in the Pacific War rather than the lightly protected original battlecruiser configuration of 1913.

In October 1942 Kongō and Haruna bombarded Henderson Field on Guadalcanal, demonstrating the destructive effect of heavy naval guns against an exposed airfield. Their speed also allowed them to accompany Japan’s carrier forces, a role less suitable for many older battleships. The original four-ship class combined one British-built vessel with three constructed in Japan. Kongō survived the major fleet battles of 1944 before an American submarine torpedoed and sank her that November.

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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