Greg Smith
Mongoose
The Scharnhorst and Gneisenau vs HMS Rawalpindi.
Historically the Rawalpindi lasted 40 minutes.
In Victory at Sea the Rawalpindi didn't last a single turn. If the cruisers had turned to bring all their guns to bear, it wouldn't have been worse. There is no way it could survive 5 turns.
Historically the Rawalpinidi scored a single hit and did minor damage.
In Victory at Sea the armoured transport's guns couldn't damage the Scharnhorst even if it did get in range.
Quite frankly this was an utterly pointless scenario. But then the battle was pointless too.
I am inclined to think Captain Kennedy incredibly brave. But then I consider the 238 men he lead to a pointless end.
Historically the Rawalpindi lasted 40 minutes.
In Victory at Sea the Rawalpindi didn't last a single turn. If the cruisers had turned to bring all their guns to bear, it wouldn't have been worse. There is no way it could survive 5 turns.
Historically the Rawalpinidi scored a single hit and did minor damage.
In Victory at Sea the armoured transport's guns couldn't damage the Scharnhorst even if it did get in range.
Quite frankly this was an utterly pointless scenario. But then the battle was pointless too.
I am inclined to think Captain Kennedy incredibly brave. But then I consider the 238 men he lead to a pointless end.