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German Light Cruisers of World War II: Emden-Konigsberg-Karlsruhe-Koln-Leipzig-Nurnberg Hardcover – January 1, 2002

by Gerhard Koop (Author), Klaus-Peter Schmolke (Author)
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Although much has been written about the German Navy by English-speaking authors, few of their books grasp an understanding of the technical side of German ship-building programs. This new volume on German light cruisers is the latest in a series of books by German naval historians Gerhard Koop and Klaus-Peter Schmolke that fills this gaping void. The authors take full advantage of primary research materials to produce a quality, in-depth technical volume that strips away misinformation and provides a balanced understanding of the light cruisers and their mission. The major ship components--hull, armor protection, main armament, secondary armament, etc.--are followed by each ship's chronological history. Scores of photographs and line drawings, detailed indexes, and an impressive bibliography complete this notable volume.
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    223 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Naval Inst Pr
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2002
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 1 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1557503109
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1557503107
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Naval Inst Pr; First Edition (January 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 223 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1557503109
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1557503107
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1 x 10 inches
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Stone Dog
5.0 out of 5 stars Kriegsmarine light cruisers.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
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In "German Light Cruisers", author Gerhard Koop gives the reader a very good treatment of the Kriegsmarine's light cruisers. It's a good source of information on these rakish craft.

The author looks at each ship, the dates the keels were laid and ships launched. The specifications of the ships' armor, weapons, propulsion, navigation, gunnery (rangefinders, fire control) are laid out in a logical, methodical fashion. We learn about the captains and officers of these ships. The author briefly writes about their combat histories which are unfortunately brief.

There are many excellent period photos of these ships in peacetime showing these craft sailing the world, "showing the flag" in foreign ports and going through the Panama Canal. There are a lot of pictures of ordinary sailors from the "lower decks" and the weapons (the Germans armed their cruisers with 150mm main guns which comes out to 5.9" as opposed to British and American light cruisers armed with 6" guns).

Really, the photos and the specifications are the draw of this book since their combat careers were short and unsuccessful. I think these were impressive designs. For some reason, German designs - whether for aircraft, tanks, ships or even cars - look very different than those of other peoples and always impressive whether they were successful in their roles of not.

But, for the Kriegsmarine fan, this book is a must have. Five stars.
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capital one
5.0 out of 5 stars very detailed book on the kreigsmarine's light cruiser fleet
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2014
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though not much is known about the 6 light cruisers in the world war two german fleet becuase they saw little combat there are still a interesting class of warship. this book is a highlly detailed book on the emeden,k class cruisers and leipzig and nurmberg light cruisers.ful,l of detailed information and drawings and many photos of each ship this book is a must read.i will definatlly keep this book in my collection.
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H. Ted Buehring
4.0 out of 5 stars This was an excellent history the German Light Cruises of WWII
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
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This was an excellent history the German Light Cruises of WWII. The pictures were many & good quality given the period. The only thing missing for me was the lack of drawings. As a serious modeler, this are important. This is why I only gave it 4 Stars
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Skyhorse
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source at a reasonable price
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018
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This is a defining book on the subject, and has excellent black and white photos and many statistics throughout, as well of course as fairly detailed career histories of all German WWII light cruisers, showing their strengths and failings. Well done!
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Jim Carone--Capt.
5.0 out of 5 stars Details
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2017
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HB-w DJ///8 x 10"///223 semi gloss pages///349 BW photos///18 profiles///9 profiles in camouflage pattern///11 schematics///4 maps. many photos cover construction--operations--the end--and salvage. Hope this helps,,,cap
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Lonnie W. Morris Jr.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015
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good book on subject.Military freaks will love it
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Empe
5.0 out of 5 stars Buona serie
Reviewed in Italy on December 7, 2021
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Dedicata alla Marina Tedesca durante la II Guerra Mondiale ne illustra le principali classi di navi. Volumi sintetici, riccamente illustrati, in offerta (meno di 4 euro a volume) in formato kindle (non ingombrano casa e le foto si apprezzano meglio su un tablet grande e/o zoomandole). Per gli appassionati ottimi volumi. Che altro ?
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joyce manson
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2018
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heavy read but enjoyable
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desmond v tattersall
5.0 out of 5 stars German naval ships
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2014
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Great series of books of the little know ships of the kreigsmarine
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Madgrandad
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2016
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Excellent
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