New York-Class Battleship WW2

The New York-class battleships entered American service before the First World War and carried fourteen-inch main guns. By the Second World War, New York and Texas were older ships employed in escort, training, and bombardment roles rather than fast carrier task-force operations. Wartime modifications changed their anti-aircraft equipment and appearance while retaining the basic prewar hull and main battery.

Commissioned in 1914, both ships reflected the transition toward larger-caliber guns before American adoption of the standard-type battleships. During the First World War they served with the British Grand Fleet. Texas later supported the Normandy, southern France, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa landings, while New York also provided Pacific gunfire support. Texas survives as a museum ship, preserving an early dreadnought through extensive restoration. Their slow speed limited later fleet roles, but heavy guns remained valuable against shore targets.

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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