On May 23, 1941, the German battleship Bismarck, a symbol of Nazi naval power, embarked on Operation Rheinübung to disrupt Allied shipping. After sinking the HMS Hood and damaging the HMS Prince of Wales, Bismarck faced relentless pursuit by the Royal Navy.
The Treaty of Versailles imposed severe restrictions on the German navy, leading to the innovative design of pocket battleships to circumvent these limitations. These ships, though effective within their constraints, were eventually outclassed by the Royal Navy's battlecruisers and France's fast battleships.
These battles underscore the battleship's central role in naval warfare during the first half of the 20th century. However, the aircraft carrier would eventually make these big warships obsolete.
Azur Lane's delightful ship girl Prinz Eugen has donned her Final Lap skin for this tantalizing figurine, which will surely be sought after by dedicated otaku.