ENGLISH

German Heavy Cruisers 1939-45

By Ian Palmer , Gordon Williamson

Book information

Publisher
Osprey
Year
2003
ISBN
9781841765020, 1-84176-502-3
Open Library ID
OL8922446M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
19 MB (19702979 bytes)
Series
New Vanguard 081
Edition
illustrated edition
Pages
27\27
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

The development of this excellent and successful class of warship only became possible after the Anglo-German naval agreement of 1935 eased restrictions on the types of ship Germany could build; even then only five of the class were permitted: the Admiral Hipper, the BlГјcher, the Prinz Eugen, the Seydlitz and the LГјtzow. These Cruisers were designed for Atlantic operations and had eight 8 inch guns, 12 10.5 cm heavy anti-aircraft guns and 17 smaller calibre anti aircraft guns as well as twelve torpedo tubes and their own compliment of up to six aircraft. This title covers the design, development and operational history of the Heavy Cruisers of the Admiral Hipper class.

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