German Heavy Cruisers vs Royal Navy Heavy Cruisers
1939–42
$47.80
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
2 November 2021
Summary
This superbly illustrated study explores the epic clashes of British and German heavy cruisers at the beginning of World War II.
The opposing heavy cruisers of the German Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy engaged in a global game of cat and mouse during the opening years of World War II. This was a period in which the heavy cruiser still reigned supreme in open waters, with the opposing sides reluctant to risk their battleships, and aircraft yet to dominate the seas. Th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472843098 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472843096 |
| Author: | Mark Lardas, Ian Palmer |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 2 November 2021 |
| Weight: | 261g |
| Dimensions: | 6mm x 184mm x 246mm |
| Series: | Duel |
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Critics Review
This fascinating and well-illustrated book examines the design, development and technical performance of the Deutschland-class Panzerschiffe and Hipper-class cruisers with the Royal Navy County and York-class heavy cruisers. The book assesses the impact of the key clashes between the two Navies at the Battle of the River Plate, the Christmas Day Battle of 1940 and the Battle of the Denmark Strait in May 1941. – SIMON HAILL * The Naval Review *
Mark Lardas
Mark Lardas
Educated as a naval architect, Mark Lardas worked for over 30 years as an engineer, space navigator, and technical writer in the space, aviation, and energy industries. He has an abiding interest in maritime, naval, and military history, with an emphasis on ship construction and engineering from the 9th to the 21st centuries. He is the author of over 30 published books on these subjects.
Ian Palmer
Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist with two decades of experience in the video games industry, both as a 3D artist and an Art Director. He has a passion for military history, gaming, and riding his motorbike.
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