CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Hawkins Class

The Washington Naval Treaty

Kent Class

London Class

Norfolk Class

Class B Cruisers

HEAVY CRUISER SPECIFICATIONS, SEPTEMBER 1939

Kent Class

York Class

London Class

Norfolk Class

Exeter Class

SERVICE HISTORY, 1939–45

Kent Class

London Class

Norfolk Class

York Class

Exeter Class

ARMAMENT AND OPERATION

Main Armament

Anti-Aircraft Armament

Other Weaponry

Radar

Effectiveness

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