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 Blücher, the Prinz Eugen, the Seydlitz and the Lützow. 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.
| ISBN: | 9781841765020 |
| Publication date: | 23rd July 2003 |
| Author: | Gordon Williamson, Ian Palmer |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Series: | New Vanguard |
| Genres: |
European history Military history Second World War Naval forces and warfare Battles and campaigns Military vehicles |
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 Blücher, the Prinz Eugen, the Seydlitz and the Lützow. 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.
German Heavy Cruisers, 1939-45 features in the following genres: European history, Military history, Second World War, Naval forces and warfare, Battles and campaigns, Military vehicles
German Heavy Cruisers, 1939-45 is available in Paperback
German Heavy Cruisers, 1939-45 was written by Gordon Williamson, Ian Palmer and published by Osprey Publishing
German Heavy Cruisers, 1939-45 has 48 pages
Yes it is part of New Vanguard series