Mexican Vincente Guerrero Cruiser

Vicente Guerrero was a Mexican gunboat associated with the country’s early twentieth-century navy; a United States naval photographic record identifies the vessel with the date 1908. Her type belonged to a comparatively small fleet concerned with coastal interests, patrol, transport, and the maintenance of national authority rather than competition with the great powers’ battle fleets. The revolutionary era placed Mexican naval personnel and ships within rapidly changing political circumstances, while the country’s long coastline and uneven inland communications made sea transport important. Gunboats could support activity close to shore and connect ports that were difficult to reach overland. The ship’s name honored a major figure in Mexican independence history.

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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