Victory at Sea: German Type 1939-class Torpedo Boats
Known to the Allies as the Elbing-class, the Type 1939 Flottentorpedoboot was a significant improvement over its Type 1937 predecessors. Designed with heavier gun armament, improved seaworthiness, and superior structural integrity, these torpedo boats functioned much like pre-war British destroyers rather than traditional torpedo boats.
Combat History
The Type 1939-class torpedo boats saw extensive service in the Baltic Sea, North Sea, and the English Channel, engaging Royal Navy forces in numerous skirmishes. Notably:
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T25 and T26 were sunk by HMS Glasgow and HMS Enterprise in December 1943.
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Ships of the 4th Flotilla (T22, T23, T25, and T26) played a crucial role in the sinking of HMS Charybdis earlier that same year.
Add the Elbing-class to Your Kriegsmarine Fleet
- Versatile and heavily armed for their class
- Designed for fleet engagements and convoy raiding
- An essential addition to any German navy force in Victory at Sea
Set Contents
- 3x Type 1939-class torpedo boats (resin & metal models)
- Game aids for Victory at Sea
Deploy the Type 1939 Flottentorpedoboot and wage naval warfare with speed, firepower, and precision!
