Redsand Sea Fort

The Red Sands sea forts were British anti-aircraft structures erected in the Thames Estuary during the Second World War. Their elevated platforms supported weapons, crews, and equipment intended to strengthen the defense of London’s approaches and shipping routes. Later civilian use, including broadcasting, formed a separate chapter after their original military role. Guy Maunsell designed the army sea-fort arrangement, with separate towers connected by walkways. The estuary location placed guns along approaches used by aircraft and shipping. Built on land and towed into position, the structures represented an unusual engineering answer to defending London’s maritime approaches. Their offshore location required regular resupply and maintenance.

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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