Turgud Reis Pre-Dreadnought

Turgut Reis was originally the German pre-dreadnought battleship Weissenburg, transferred to Ottoman service before the First World War. Her name and service therefore connect German naval construction with the Ottoman fleet’s modernization efforts. By the war she belonged to an older battleship generation, useful for roles different from the newest dreadnoughts. She fought during the Balkan Wars before the First World War. As newer threats reduced the value of old battleships at sea, her later use shifted toward training and stationary duties. Her long survival links German imperial shipbuilding with Ottoman and Turkish naval history. The purchase strengthened the Ottoman fleet before the Balkan Wars.

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, 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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