In the 1930s, the Dutch military and political authorities
were anxious about the threat posed to their colonies in Southeast Asia
by the rising Japanese expansion.
So, in 1932, the Royal Navy of the Netherlands
approved an extensive shipbuilding program.
The program planned for the construction of two new light cruisers
to serve in the East Indies.
The project was created on the basis of cruiser De Ruyter,
which had been designed at the beginning of the 1930s by German specialists,
and a strong German influence was present in the design.
Both ships were laid down in 1939.
Following World War II,
the cruisers had artillery manufactured by Swedish company Bofors installed—
eight dual-purpose 152 mm guns,
four twin 57 mm anti-aircraft artillery mounts,
and eight 40 mm anti-aircraft automatic guns.
One of those ships entered the history of the Royal Dutch Navy
as De Zeven Provinciën—"Seven Provinces."
That's the number of provinces that were united into a new country—
"The United Provinces of the Netherlands,"
which was formed as a result of the victory of the Dutch revolution.
De Zeven Provinciën is a Tier VIII cruiser in World of Warships.
As she was in reality,
our cruiser is armed with eight dual-purpose 152 mm guns
housed in four turrets.
The guns have a medium firing range and decent rate of fire,
and thanks to the latter, the ship can inflict noticeable damage
to her enemies with both HE and AP shells.
Moreover, the main turrets of De Zeven Provinciën
can turn 360 degrees in a pretty short time,
so the cruiser can switch between targets quickly.
The ship has something exclusive as well—
Airstrike—the new trademark Dutch armament.
Activating Airstrike dispatches aviation
that drops high-explosive bombs over an area that you designate.
A piece of advice—taking the long falling time of bombs into account,
you should choose large clumsy ships, such as battleships and large cruisers,
as targets for your bombs.
You can also use Airstrike to attack enemies hiding behind islands.
De Zeven Provinciën is different from other Dutch cruisers
by having three attacking squadrons.
De Zeven Provinciën is a great choice of ship
for fighting at close and medium ranges.
The cruiser has good maneuverability
and is able to quickly change flanks or take up an advantageous position
thanks to her Engine Boost consumable.
De Zeven Provinciën is also able to stay in the fight longer
thanks to her Repair Party consumable and citadel with solid armor.
However, you shouldn't rely on Repair Party alone—
the ship won't last long under focused enemy fire.
With that in mind, here's some more advice—
choose your positions wisely,
don't forget about the ship's limited firing range,
and act cautiously.
Let's talk about upgrades.
We recommend Main Armaments Modification 1;
Engine Room Protection;
Main Battery Modification 2;
Propulsion Modification 1;
and Concealment System Modification 1.
Now, it's time for some joyful news—
Armada's generosity isn't going to stop anytime soon,
and we're happy to announce another raffle.
This time, the prize is a Tier VIII Premium ship container!
The container can drop one of several Tier VIII Premium ships,
a Port slot, and a 10-skill-point Commander.
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what is the main caliber of De Zeven Provinciën?
So, answer with the ship's caliber,
as well as the number of her guns and turrets.
Make sure that the comment with your answer
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We'll randomly draw the winner
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If, by a ghost of a chance,
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Participate in the raffle and good luck, Captains!