U.S. Delaware-class Battleship

The Delaware class was an early American dreadnought generation, following the South Carolina class. Its arrangement of 12-inch guns provided a larger broadside while retaining the all-big-gun principle that had transformed battleship design. Delaware and North Dakota served during the First World War era, though their careers differed. The class represents the rapid development of the United States battle fleet before the later “standard-type” battleships established a more uniform tactical pattern. The two ships were part of the United States’ rapid progression toward an increasingly powerful dreadnought fleet. A uniform heavy main battery replaced the mixed-caliber arrangements of earlier battleships. Their eventual removal under naval limitation arrangements reflected how treaty diplomacy could end the careers of otherwise substantial capital ships.

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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