"French Cruisers 1922-1956" by John Jordan/Jean Moulin

[JasonW]

My pre-ordered copy showed up this morning.

After a brief review I have to say this is a great book, plenty of detail of all the major light/heavy cruisers of the Marine Nationale during the period 1922-1956.

Part one of the book is the technical section, covers the following classes in detail:
Chapter 1 - Duguay-Trouin class
Chapter 2 - Duquesne and Tourville
Chapter 3 - Suffren class
Chapter 4 - Pluton, J eanne d'Arc and �mile Bertin
Chapter 5 - Alg�rie
Chapter 6 - La Galissonni�re class
Chapter 7 - The De Grasse class
Chapter 8 - The C5 and St. Louis designs

Part two of the book covers the historical aspect of the ships and their service which is broken down into several periods:
Chapter 9 - 1926-1939 Time Period
Chapter 10 - 1939-1943 Time Period
Chapter 11 - 1943-1945 Time Period
Chapter 12 - 1945-1956 Time Period

There is also a section in the middle of the book with several pages of color plates of artwork done by Jean Blade. Very nice art work.

The book has dozens of excellent pictures, great technical detail and line drawings of the ships in different periods of their service.

This book was far too long in waiting. It is highly recommended and a must have for anybody with an interest in French naval vessels.

Hope to see a French Destroyers book next!

[steviecee]

I got my copy today and I totally agree. I would like to see the same treatment for French destroyers/torpedo boats from 1898 thru 1945

[Jack Ray]

Just received mine last week and I endorse this review. Book is well balanced.

Jack

[Bill Clarke]

Got mine last week too, great book, will post some pics of the tables and drawings later.