U.S.S. West Virginia 1941Battleship

USS West Virginia was a Colorado-class battleship armed with 16-inch guns. It was sunk at its moorings during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, then raised and extensively rebuilt. Its later return to combat involved a very different silhouette and equipment outfit, making a 1941 model distinct from the reconstructed wartime ship. Salvage and reconstruction required a major industrial effort, demonstrating the value attached to recovering an existing capital-ship hull. The rebuilt ship later fought at Surigao Strait and supported Pacific operations. Torpedo damage caused the ship to settle on the harbor bottom. Counter-flooding helped prevent capsizing, preserving a hull that could ultimately be recovered and returned to service.

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 the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming 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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