Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruisers by Gordon Williamson

Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruisers by Gordon Williamson

Despite being relatively unknown compared to famous ships like Graf Spee or Bismarke, or the more famous U-boats, the Auxiliary Cruisers were immensely successful, not only in the number of enemy ships they sank, but in the resources which were tied up trying to track them down. The Royal Navy's auxiliary cruisers tended to be merchant vessels used to protect convoys from attack. The German Auxiliary Cruisers, however, heavily armed and usually carried torpedo tubes as well as guns and even sometimes their own aircraft. These ships were aggressive predators, searching the sea lanes for unsuspecting enemy merchants, and were not only capable of destroying enemy merchant ships, but also of defending themselves against well-armed enemy warships. This book looks at the specifications and designs of the 11 Auxiliary Cruisers, as well as their combat histories, their eventual fates, and the careers of some of the most famous commanders.

Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant. He spent seven years with the Military Police TA and has published over 60 books and articles, with a specialism in the decorations of the Third Reich and their recipients.

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.

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ISBN 13	9781846033339
ISBN 10	1846033330
Title	Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruisers
Author	Gordon Williamson
Series	New Vanguard
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2009-04-02
Number of pages	48
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.