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US Heavy Cruisers 1943–75

Wartime and Post-war Classes
By Mark Stille
Series: New Vanguard
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US Heavy Cruisers 1943–75 by Mark Stille offers a comprehensive history of the United States' heavy cruisers built and used during the post-war period, including their design, development, and operational history. It delves into the role these ships played in the Navy, highlighting their strategic importance and technological advancements until their eventual withdrawal from service. The book is a detailed examination of naval warfare and military technology during a transformative era.
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If you're fascinated by naval history and military technology, this book will likely capture your interest, offering detailed insights into the design, development, and operational history of American heavy cruisers during a crucial period. Its comprehensive analysis, bolstered by engaging narratives and vivid illustrations, makes it an appealing choice for enthusiasts keen on exploring maritime warfare and ship engineering advancements from 1943 to 1975.

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US Heavy Cruisers 1943–75

A detailed, illustrated look at the wartime and post-war-built heavy cruiser classes of the US Navy of World War II.

A detailed, illustrated look at the wartime and post-war-built heavy cruiser classes of the US Navy of World War II.

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US Heavy Cruisers 1943–75 follows on from a companion book covering the US heavy cruisers 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, creating an enduring legacy in the US Navy.

From an established expert on US and Pacific naval history, this is an invaluable resource richly illustrated with artwork and photographs.

Series: New Vanguard

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US Heavy Cruisers 1943–75 serves as a complementary piece to the earlier work on pre-war classes, delving into the background, weaponry, radar technology, and both wartime and Cold War service of these American naval vessels. It's deemed an excellent resource for historians, modellers, and illustrators interested in heavy cruisers, with praise for its usefulness and suitability as a valuable addition to bookshelves.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782006329

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 39 b/w; 9 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Paul Wright

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 48

Collections

American & Canadian History Education & Reference History & Military Mark Stille Military History Non-Fiction Series: New Vanguard

About the Author

Mark E. Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired) received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College. He has worked in the intelligence community for 30 years including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He is currently a senior analyst working in the Washington DC area. He is the author of numerous Osprey titles, focusing on naval history in the Pacific. Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. Paul's art has illustrated the works of Patrick O'Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others, and hangs in many corporate and private collections all over the world. A Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in Surrey.

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