U.S. Sims-class Destroyer

The American Sims-class destroyers were designed before the Second World War and armed with dual-purpose guns and torpedoes. They represented the continuing refinement of fleet destroyers before the much larger wartime production classes. Their careers included escort work and major Pacific operations, with severe losses demonstrating the danger from aircraft and surface action. The class should not be confused with the earlier four-stack destroyers or the later Fletcher-class ships. These destroyers entered service as the United States prepared for increasingly demanding Atlantic and Pacific operations. Destroyer crews balanced gun, torpedo, depth-charge, and escort duties aboard relatively small ships. Wartime experience brought changes to anti-aircraft armament and sensors as air attack became a growing threat to fleet operations.

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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