British Light Cruisers 1939–45

Angus Konstam, Paul Wright (Illustrator)

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English

20 May 2012

History; British & Irish history; Second World War; Naval forces & warfare; Military & naval ships

Series: New Vanguard

The light cruiser was a natural development of the sailing frigate – a fast multi-purpose warship that could patrol the sea lanes, protect convoys and scout for enemy battle fleets. By the inter-war period the need for this type of ship was even more important, given the increasing need for protection from aircraft, and the need to screen the fleet from submarines or destroyers. Wartime experience had shown that the British light cruiser was one of the most versatile types of ship in the Royal Navy, able to protect other warships, bombard enemy shores, guard life-saving convoys and intercept and destroy enemy warships. These were truly the workhorses of the wartime Royal Navy. While the battleships and carriers grabbed the headlines, these sleek, elegant warships quietly got on with the job of securing control of the seas.

By: Angus Konstam
Illustrated by: Paul Wright (Illustrator)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 170g
ISBN: 9781849086844
ISBN 10: 1849086842
Series: New Vanguard
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: www.anguskonstam.com

Reviews for British Light Cruisers 1939–45

This is superbly illustrated with a selection of period photos of these ships as well as the equally excellent art work or illustrator Paul Wright, who has ably illustrated several naval books. This includes a series of full color profiles. It is everything that makes the New Vanguard series one of my favorite from Osprey and a book I can easily recommend to you. Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (November 2012) The British light cruiser played a key role throughout World War II, and this account documents their naval achievement and how they helped gain control of the seas during the war. Military holdings with specific interest in World War II will find this a winning account! James A. Cox, the Midwest Book Review (January 2013) Angus Konstam recaps the total tale in OSPREY's excellent British Light Cruisers 1939 45. And while he admits that a 'book of this size can never be more than a useful summary of the subject, ' the author penned a positively illuminating introduction in just 48 pages. David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com . . . the quality of the work, the quality and quantity of information it provides, combined with the ease of access makes this very much a must-have for anyone interested in the naval history of this period. - Northern Mariner