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Flyhawk 1/700 German Battleship Gneisenau 1940 Normal Version # 1149
SKU
FH1149
Out of stock
Type:
Plastic Boat & Ship
EAN
6921970401632
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£35.99
was
£39.99
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The German battleship Gneisenau was a prominent vessel of the Kriegsmarine during World War II.
Commissioned in 1938, she, along with her sister ship Scharnhorst, represented a formidable threat to Allied naval forces in the early years of the war.
In 1940, Gneisenau, along with the heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper, conducted a series of daring sorties in the North Atlantic and the Norwegian Sea, aiming to disrupt Allied shipping and commerce.
These operations, collectively known as Operation Berlin, were intended to raid Allied convoys and create chaos in the North Atlantic.
One of Gneisenau's most notable actions during this period was the Battle of the Atlantic.
In February 1941, she encountered and heavily damaged the British aircraft carrier HMS Glorious along with her escorting destroyers, resulting in the loss of the carrier.
Gneisenau and Scharnhorst continued their raiding operations in the Atlantic until early 1941, when they sought refuge in the French port of Brest to avoid the increasing threat of British naval and air attacks.
Throughout her service, Gneisenau underwent several modifications and repairs due to battle damage and maintenance needs.
However, her active combat role diminished as the war progressed, and she remained in port for extended periods.
The legacy of the German battleship Gneisenau in 1940 is tied to her audacious raiding operations and her impact on the Battle of the Atlantic.
While she was eventually scuttled by her own crew in 1945 to prevent capture by advancing Allied forces, her actions in the early years of World War II demonstrated the formidable capabilities of the German Navy and the challenges faced by the Allies in countering these powerful warships.
| SKU | FH1149 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Flyhawk |
| Scale | 1/700 |
| EAN | 6921970401632 |
| Short Description | Flyhawk 1/700 German Battleship Gneisenau 1940 Normal Version # 1149 |
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