Description: Little Big Wars Store Contact Little Big Wars Follow Little Big Wars Warlord Games Victory at Sea 742411001 Kriegsmarine German Starter Fleet The Kriegsmarine had to be virtually rebuilt after the First World War. Forbidden to own capital ships and submarines, Germany nibbled away at first one clause of the Treaty of Versailles, then another, until a powerful navy force existed. At the outbreak of World War Two, relatively few capital ships were in commission, and no aircraft carriers. There was never any prospect of matching Britain in terms of capital ship numbers, but the qualitative advantage of the proposed super-battleships might have made a considerable difference. In any case, the Kriegsmarine was not a navy designed to tackle a major fleet head-on in fleet engagements. Instead, it was a commerce raiding force. German capital ships were built according to principles tried out in World War One; internal compartmentalisation and damage control measures made them very difficult to sink, while their efficient power plants ensured a good top speed, essential in a raider. Coupled with excellent fire control - using radar and other means - and big guns to make use of it, these vessels were extremely potent weapons. It has been said that Hitler never really understood naval warfare; be that as it may, the Kriegsmarine suffered from a lack of funding and materials, and from the internal politics of the Nazi leadership. Among its greatest detractors was Herman Goering, who connived constantly to ensure resources flowed into his Luftwaffe to the detriment of the navy. Major warship projects suffered from constant stops and starts as resources were allocated, then redistributed to other projects. Eventually, as the tide of war turned against Germany, Hitler gave up on his navy and transferred guns originally intended for ships to the coastal fortifications of the Atlantic Wall. The Kriegsmarine continued to fight on with dwindling resources. U-boats and destroyers remained a menace to allied shipping to the very end of the war. Contents: Scharnhorst-class Battleship - Scharnhorst 1939Admiral Hipper -class cruiser - Blücher 1940Admiral Hipper -class cruiser - Prinz Eugen 1940Admiral Hipper-class cruiser - Admiral Hipper 1939Königsberg -class cruiser - Köln 1941Königsberg -class cruiser - Königsberg 1940Type 1936A-class Destroyer x3Dive Bomber Aircraft - Junker Ju-87 Stuka flight x4 flightsShip Cards and Damage SlidersAssembly InstructionsShips are in Resin and Warlord Resin Models come unpainted. Assembly required. Glue, paints, and hobby supplies sold separately. Additional Product Details Brand Victory at Sea Manufacturer Warlord Games MPN 742411001 Product Alternate Images Shipping Policy •At Little Big Wars, we strive to deliver the product you order from us, as swift as possible. We process our orders daily, and our orders are shipped within 1-2 business days from the time your purchase is made on Ebay. Tracking numbers are uploaded directly to Ebay. Letting you know your package is on the way. •We ship via UPS, USPS, and FedEx depending on which shipping provider may get you your product the fastest. •In an instance where your order may be delayed or cancelled, you will be notified through Ebay. Return Policy •Items may be returned within 30 days of Purchase. Money back or item exchange (buyer's choice), but item must be returned Band New and unopened. Buyer pays return shipping unless it was an error on our part then we will pay any return shipping. Before any returns are received the buyer must contact Little Big Wars, and receive authorization on the return.
Price: 149.6 USD
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
End Time: 2025-01-05T22:59:07.000Z
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Brand: Victory at Sea
Age Level: 12-16 Years, 17 years & up
MPN: 742411001
