U.S.S. Texas/New York-Class Battleship WW2

The New York-class battleships USS New York and USS Texas entered the Second World War as older American capital ships, modernized from their First World War origins. Their 14-inch main batteries supported convoy and bombardment duties. Texas provided naval gunfire during major Allied landings, illustrating how a ship no longer ideal for the battle line could remain valuable in supporting troops ashore. Older American battleships could devote their heavy guns to reducing coastal defenses and supporting infantry once fast carrier warfare dominated the fleet’s main striking power. Radar and anti-aircraft additions helped sustain their usefulness. Texas’s later preservation also made it an important surviving example of a warship whose career crossed both world 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 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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