Gary Staff, German Battlecruisers 1914–18 (New Vanguard 124)
Osprey Publishing | ISBN 9781846030093 | June 1 2006 | PDF | 48 pages | 45,4 Mb
The task of Germany’s new Große Kreuzer at the beginning of the 20th century was to form an independent reconnaissance division that was able to perform special tasks. With a speed superiority of at least 3 knots, they should also be capable of fighting in the line, and would thus require heavy armour and good defensive qualities.