Victory at Sea: German Light Cruiser Kln

The Kln was the third and final ship of the Knigsberg-class light cruisers, serving from 1929 to 1945 under both the Reichsmarine and Kriegsmarine. Initially a training vessel in the 1930s, she transitioned to active combat roles following the outbreak of World War II, conducting operations in the North Sea.

Combat History

• Took part in Operation Weserbung, the German invasion of Norway, surviving the attack on Bergen, unlike her sister ships.
• In 1942, Kln was experimentally outfitted with a Flettner FI 282 helicopter, marking an early attempt at shipborne rotary-wing aircraft use.
• Returned to Norway, though she saw little action before redeploying to Germany in 1945.
• Sunk in Wilhelmshaven by American bombers in March 1945, but remained on an even keel, allowing her above-water turrets to provide fire support for German defenders until the war’s end in May 1945.

Add Kln to Your Kriegsmarine Fleet

• One of the few German ships to experiment with onboard aviation
• Last surviving Knigsberg-class cruiser in Norway operations
• Provides both mobility and firepower in fleet engagements

Set Contents

• 1x Kln-class light cruiser (resin & metal model)
• Game aids for Victory at Sea

Command the Kln and use her versatile firepower and historical resilience to dominate the seas in Victory at Sea!