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2 Minutes: Leander Class in Very Brief

Cruiser DesignLeander Class Light Cruisers (1931)Light Cruisers

Study 2 Minutes: Leander Class in Very Brief, a Dr. Alex Clarke video from 17 Sept 2020, with 3 time notes. Topics include Cruiser Design, Leander Class Light Cruisers (1931), Light Cruisers.

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Runtime2:09
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  1. 0:09
    Why the Leanders sit awkwardly between cruiser roles

    The Leanders occupy the space between scout cruisers and first-class protected cruisers, so broad light-cruiser comparisons make their role look awkward.

    Notable Point
  2. 0:50
    Why the Leander retains an older cruiser role

    The Leander is an excellent fit for the old second-class protected-cruiser role in this interpretation, even though that formal category had disappeared by the 1930s.

    Chapter
  3. 1:16
    The Leander as a starting point for a cruiser programme

    A middle-of-the-road Leander could theoretically provide a basis for developing larger Town-type cruisers or smaller scouts closer to Arethusa.

    Notable Point