US Heavy Cruisers 1943–75 : Wartime and Post-war Classes
by
Mark Stille
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
New Vanguard
ISBN-10
178200632X
ISBN-13
9781782006329
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint
Osprey Publishing
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 20th, 2014
Print length
48 Pages
Weight
188 grams
Dimensions
25.00 x 18.60 x 0.50 cms
Ksh 2,350.00
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Versatile warships, the heavy cruisers of the Baltimore class, and their successors in the Oregon City and Des Moines classes, commonly acted as carrier escorts throughout World War II, but also performed bombardment duties in support of amphibious landings. This is a guide to the US' heavy cruiser classes.
This title follows on from a companion book covering the US heavy cruisers that were built prior to the war, together forming the definitive guide to the US’s heavy cruiser classes. Versatile warships, the heavy cruisers of the Baltimore class, and their successors in the Oregon City and Des Moines classes, commonly acted as carrier escorts throughout World War II, but also performed bombardment duties in support of amphibious landings. Post-World War II, the heavy cruisers continued to see service, chiefly in Korea and Vietnam. Even after the heyday of the heavy cruiser had passed, the ships continued to serve – several were converted into the earliest examples of guided missile cruisers, and created an enduring legacy in the US Navy. From an established expert on the US and Pacific naval history, this is an invaluable resource richly illustrated with artwork and photographs.
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