While stationed in Norway, Tirpitz was also intended to be used to intercept Allied convoys to the Soviet Union, and two such missions were attempted in 1942. In early 1942, the ship sailed to Norway to act as a deterrent against an Allied invasion. After a series of wartime modifications she was 2000 tonnes heavier than Bismarck, making her the heaviest battleship ever built by a European navy.Īfter completing sea trials in early 1941, Tirpitz briefly served as the centrepiece of the Baltic Fleet, which was intended to prevent a possible break-out attempt by the Soviet Baltic Fleet. Like her sister ship, Bismarck, Tirpitz was armed with a main battery of eight 38-centimetre (15 in) guns in four twin turrets. Work was completed in February 1941, when she was commissioned into the German fleet. Named after Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, the architect of the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial Navy), the ship was laid down at the Kriegsmarinewerft Wilhelmshaven in November 1936 and her hull was launched two and a half years later. Tirpitz was the second of two Bismarck-class battleships built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine (navy) prior to and during the Second World War. Diecast hull and plastic upper portion.We highly recommend this brand for both kids and adults. Overall the quality and accuracy of the models is excellent. The pieces are made from diecast metal and include many plastic pieces. The offer a wide range of diecast military vehicles, aircraft and figures from both WWII and Modern time periods. Forces of Valor is a Product of Unimax Toys and is distributed by Panache Place in the US.
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