The German Navy of World War II was small in number, but contained some of the most technologically advanced capital ships in the world. This meant that although the Kriegsmarine never felt capable of encountering the might of the British Navy in a fleet action, her ships were individually more than a match for the outdated vessels of the Royal Navy. Nowhere was this more the case than in Germany's fleet of light cruisers. There were only six vessels in this fleet: the Emden, Leipzig, Köln, Königsberg, Karlsruhe and Nurnberg. This book describes their design, development and varied operational history throughout the course of the Second World War.
| ISBN: | 9781841765037 |
| Publication date: | 25th September 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 German Navy of World War II was small in number, but contained some of the most technologically advanced capital ships in the world. This meant that although the Kriegsmarine never felt capable of encountering the might of the British Navy in a fleet action, her ships were individually more than a match for the outdated vessels of the Royal Navy. Nowhere was this more the case than in Germany's fleet of light cruisers. There were only six vessels in this fleet: the Emden, Leipzig, Köln, Königsberg, Karlsruhe and Nurnberg. This book describes their design, development and varied operational history throughout the course of the Second World War.
German Light 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 Light Cruisers 1939-45 is available in Paperback
German Light Cruisers 1939-45 was written by Gordon Williamson, Ian Palmer and published by Osprey Publishing
German Light Cruisers 1939-45 has 48 pages
Yes it is part of New Vanguard series