Victory at Sea – Gneisenau

Victory at Sea – Gneisenau brings the formidable Scharnhorst-class battlecruiser to the game, allowing players to command a ship that struck fear into Allied convoys. Designed for speed and firepower, Gneisenau and her sister ship Scharnhorst operated as commerce raiders, sinking over 105,000 tons of Allied shipping in a single cruise. Throughout the early war, they worked in tandem, engaging in daring operations such as the sinking of HMS Rawalpindi and their pivotal role in Operation Weserbung, where they sank the aircraft carrier HMS Glorious.

Despite its successes, Gneisenau sustained heavy damage during engagements, including a torpedo strike and multiple bombing raids while in Brest. In 1942, she participated in the infamous “Channel Dash,” evading British forces to return to Germany for repairs. Plans to refit her with larger 38cm guns were ultimately abandoned by Hitler in 1943, and in 1945, she was scuttled as a blockship in occupied Poland before being scrapped in 1951.

In Victory at Sea, Gneisenau offers Kriegsmarine players a fast, hard-hitting battlecruiser perfect for aggressive naval strategies. Add this historic warship to your fleet, available now at Boarding School Games.

Key Features:
– Fast and heavily armed Scharnhorst-class battlecruiser
– Responsible for sinking over 105,000 tons of Allied shipping
– Played a key role in Atlantic raids and the daring Channel Dash
– Requires assembly and painting for customization