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- ISBN 9781846030093
- Weight: 180g
- Dimensions: 182 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 01 Jun 2006
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The task of Germany’s new Große Kreuzer at the beginning of the 20th century was to form an independent reconnaissance division that was able to perform special tasks.
With a speed superiority of at least 3 knots, they should also be capable of fighting in the line, and would thus require heavy armour and good defensive qualities. The battlecruisers that were built did indeed have a remarkable ability to withstand battle damage, as demonstrated by the Goeben, which suffered five mine hits on one occasion.
This illustrated book details all the classes of German battlecruiser, with particular emphasis on each individual ship’s battle experience and deployment in conflict.
Gary Staff has had a life-long passion for the history of the Imperial Navy and translated many contemporary documents on the subject. He contributed to a Channel 4 documentary on Jutland, exploring the Imperial Navy’s experience of the battle. He lives in Melbourne.
Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience. He worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware – armour, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.
