Tag: warship
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USS Prinz Eugen (IX-300)
Heavy Cruiser USS Prinz Eugen (IX-300) Prinz Eugen was an Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser that served with Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine during World War II. The ship was laid down in April 1936, launched in August 1938, and entered service after the outbreak of war, in August 1940. Prinz Eugen saw action during Operation Rheinübung, an Read more
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German Heavy Cruiser KMS Prinz Eugen
German Heavy Cruiser KMS Prinz Eugen Prinz Eugen was an Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser that served with Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine during World War II. The ship was laid down in April 1936, launched in August 1938, and entered service after the outbreak of war, in August 1940. Prinz Eugen saw action during Operation Rheinübung, an Read more
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British Battleship HMS Howe
British Battleship HMS Howe HMS Howe was the last of five King George V-class battleships built for the Royal Navy. Laid down 1 June 1937 and launched on 9 April 1940, she was not commissioned until 29 August 1942 because resources were need for higher priority projects such as merchant and escort ships. Howe spent Read more