German Light Cruisers of World War II: Emden-Konigsberg-Karlsruhe-Koln-Leipzig-Nurnberg - Hardcover

Koop, Gerhard; Schmolke, Klaus-Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1557503109 ISBN 13: 9781557503107

Publisher: Naval Inst Pr, 2002

Synopsis

Although much has been written about the German Navy by English-speaking authors, few of their books grasp an understanding of the technical side of German ship-building programs. This new volume on German light cruisers is the latest in a series of books by German naval historians Gerhard Koop and Klaus-Peter Schmolke that fills this gaping void. The authors take full advantage of primary research materials to produce a quality, in-depth technical volume that strips away misinformation and provides a balanced understanding of the light cruisers and their mission. The major ship components--hull, armor protection, main armament, secondary armament, etc.--are followed by each ship's chronological history. Scores of photographs and line drawings, detailed indexes, and an impressive bibliography complete this notable volume.

About this title

About the Author:

Gerhard Koop served in both the Kriegesmarine and the postwar Bundesmarine, and became one of German's leading authorities on warship design and the author of numerous highly regarded books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Naval Inst Pr
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1557503109
• ISBN 13: 9781557503107
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 223