North Carolina-Class Battleship WW2

The North Carolina class was the first generation of American battleships built after the long interwar construction pause. North Carolina and Washington combined 16-inch main guns with speed sufficient for operations alongside fast carrier forces. They entered service during the Second World War and fought in the Pacific. Washington’s action against Kirishima off Guadalcanal illustrated the continued danger of heavy-gun combat even as aircraft carriers became increasingly central to naval operations. The class marked a return to American battleship construction after the treaty-era pause. Its machinery, protection, and armament reflected a compromise between international restrictions and emerging threats. USS North Carolina and USS Washington subsequently supported Pacific operations, with Washington’s nighttime action against Kirishima providing a notable battleship engagement.

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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