German Heavy Cruisers 1939–45 (New Vanguard) - Softcover

Williamson, Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841765023 ISBN 13: 9781841765020

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author:

Gordon Williamson was born in 1951 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the Military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1841765023
• ISBN 13: 9781841765020
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Palmer Ian