U.S.S. Alaska-Class Battlecruiser

The American Alaska class was officially designated as large cruisers rather than standard battlecruisers. Their heavy guns and size placed them above ordinary treaty heavy cruisers, while their protection and intended role differed from contemporary battleships. Completed late in the Second World War, Alaska and Guam served with Pacific forces but had short active careers. Their history reflects changing expectations about large surface combatants as carrier aviation and the end of the war overtook the circumstances that had encouraged their construction.

American classification described these ships as large cruisers, although their size invites comparison with battlecruisers. Designed to counter powerful enemy cruisers, they entered service too late to fulfill the exact surface-warfare situation that had shaped their conception.

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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