Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914–18/Австро-венгерские крейсера и эсминцы 1914-18

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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.

Contents
Introduction
Cruisers and Destroyers of the K.U.K. Kriegsmarine
Kaiser Franz Joseph I class Torpedorammkreuzern
SMS Kaiserin und Konigin Maria Theresia
Zenta class protected cruiser
SMS Kaiser Karl VI
SMS Sankt Georg
Huszar-class destroyers
SMS Admiral Spaun and the Novara-class light cruisers
Tatra-class and Ersatz Triglav-class destroyers
K.U.K. Kriegsmarine Cruiser and Destroyer operations in World War I
Deterring the initial Allied advance into the Adriatic
Securing the Northern and Central Adriatic
Securing the Southern Adriatic
The battle of Cape Rodoni/Gargano, December 28-29, 1915
The Otranto Straits
The battle of the Otranto Straits, May 14-15, 1917
The last year of the war
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index