Sverige-Class Coastal Defense Ship

Sweden’s Sverige-class coastal-defense ships combined heavy guns with a more compact hull than ocean-going dreadnought battleships. Built for national defense in regional waters, they reflected Sweden’s strategic requirements and financial choices. They served through the world-war period while Sweden maintained neutrality. Sverige, Drottning Victoria, and Gustav V were intended to defend Sweden’s coastal approaches and operate within its regional strategy. They served through both world wars while Sweden remained neutral. Their heavy guns did not make them equivalent in endurance or protection to the largest foreign battleships. The ships were intended to defend Swedish waters and deter stronger opponents within the country’s maritime approaches.

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, Global War 1936, 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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