
The Debrecen (ex k.u.k Lachs) was the only ship of*
the River Forces which was lost in combat action.*
The ship started it's career as one of the first*
four Patrol Boats. It was refitted and rearmed like*
the rest of the Patrol Boats. It was the companion*
of the Kecskemet in Yugoslavia. On the 25th of*
November 1944, the Debrecen and the PM1 armored boat*
came under heavy fire near Tokol, and both ships got*
damaged by armor piercing rounds. The Debrecen while*
firing from all weapons caught fire from a hit to*
the fuel tank. The seriously damaged PM1 covered the*
evacuation of the Partol Boat. The Debrecen burnt*
out and drifted downriver until it ran aground.**
Gaming Notes: These ships were originally built to*
supplement the heavily armored monitors during the*
WWI. Their armor is WWI standard and not suited for*
combat against tanks and anti tank guns. Avoid these*
types of engagements or keep a good distance. These*
ships have good range and accuracy due to smooth*
moving and advanced range finding equipment. Note*
that they can fire indirect bombardments, too.*

