Yugumo-Class Destroyer

Japan’s Yūgumo-class destroyers developed the navy’s powerful fleet-destroyer tradition during the Second World War. They combined 127mm guns with long-range torpedoes and operated in the demanding surface and escort battles of the Pacific. Their gun mountings did not make them equivalent to purpose-designed anti-aircraft destroyers. The class retained 127mm guns and powerful Type 93 torpedoes. Ships fought during the difficult later Pacific campaigns, including operations around the Solomon Islands. Growing air threats and night combat inflicted heavy losses, and the class did not survive as a postwar destroyer force. Their wartime service included demanding night actions and transport missions as Japan’s strategic position deteriorated across the Pacific.

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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