Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914–18

Ryan K Noppen author Paul Wright illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:15th Dec '16

£12.99

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Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914–18 cover

Building upon his previous book on Austro-Hungarian battleships, Ryan Noppen examines their cruisers and destroyers in a fascinating study that will appeal to those with an interest in naval history and World War I.

At the outbreak of World War I Austria-Hungary had four modern light cruisers and twenty modern destroyers at their disposal, constructed in the early 20th century to defend their growing overseas interests. It was these fast light vessels, not the fleet's prized battleships, which saw most action during the war; from the bombardment of enemy batteries during the Montenegrin Campaign to their victory over the Allied fleet at the Battle of the Strait of Otranto in 1917. Using specially-commissioned artwork author Ryan Noppen examines the cruisers and destroyers that the Austro-Hungarian Empire had at their disposal during World War I. His study covers their design and development, with thrilling combat reports highlighting the way in which the strategies evolved throughout the Adriatic Campaign.

ISBN: 9781472814708

Dimensions: 248mm x 184mm x 5mm

Weight: 165g

48 pages