German Heavy Cruisers 1939-45

by Gordon Williamson, Ian Palmer (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780966199
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	04/20/2012
Series:	New Vanguard , #81
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	10 MB

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.

Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he has provided illustrations for many publications, from modelling James Bond's Aston Martin to recreating lunar landings. He lives and works in London with his wife and three cats.
Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant who spent several years working for the Royal Military Police (TA). He has written over 60 military books, including a number of titles for Osprey: ELI 183 U-boat Tactics in World War II, MAA 434 World War II German Police Units etc. Amongst his primary interests are the German Navy in World War II, U-Boats, and the Military Police forces of the Allied and Axis armies. He lives near Edinburgh in Scotland.
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. He lives in Warwickshire with his wife, daughter and menagerie of pets.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	3
	The Heavy Cruiser	5
	Firepower
	Radar
	Fire control
	Schwere Kreuzer Admiral Hipper	9
	The name
	Armorial crest
	Admiral Hipper specifications
	Ship's commanders
	General construction data
	Modifications
	Powerplant
	Radar
	Colour scheme and camouflage
	Pre-war service
	Wartime service
	Schwere Kreuzer Blucher	21
	The name
	Armorial crest
	Blucher specifications
	Ship's commanders
	General construction data
	Modifications
	Powerplant
	Radar
	Colour scheme and camouflage
	Pre-war service
	Wartime service
	Schwere Kreuzer Prinz Eugen	34
	The name
	Armorial crest
	Prinz Eugen specifications
	Ship's commanders
	General construction data
	Modifications
	Powerplant
	Radar
	Colour scheme and camouflage
	Pre-war service
	Wartime service
	Schwere Kreuzer Seydlitz	42
	Schwere Kreuzer Lutzow	43
	Bibliography	43
	Colour Plate Commentary	44
	Index	48