Richelieu-Class Battleship

The French Richelieu class was developed in response to renewed European capital-ship competition before the Second World War. Its main 380mm guns were concentrated forward in two quadruple turrets, giving the ships a distinctive appearance. Richelieu and Jean Bart had very different wartime completion and service histories before postwar work continued. Their two quadruple 380mm turrets were placed forward, concentrating the main battery ahead of the superstructure. Richelieu survived the war and eventually served with the Allies, while Jean Bart had a much delayed completion. Their different construction stages shaped very different wartime experiences. Their main batteries concentrated heavy firepower forward.

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, Global War 1946, Global War 1985, 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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