USS Prinz Eugen – A German Cruiser in American Service

It was a rare thing for the United States Navy to commission foreign warships. Yet, it happened to a handful of ships in the aftermath of the Second World War. Japanese destroyers, German destroyers and submarines...and, of course, the most famous of them all

USS Prinz Eugen, IX-300.

While only ever used for experimental testing, this cruiser was the largest and most well known foreign ship in the USN. It's a shame, of course, that her service ended in Operation Crossroads. But I still find it an interesting period to look at, in the history of Prinz Eugen.

Prinz Eugen Video:
   • KMS Prinz Eugen: The Lucky Cruiser  

Further Reading:
https://www.amazon.com/Spoils-War-Ene...
https://www.amazon.com/Story-Prinz-Eu...
https://www.amazon.com/German-Cruiser...
https://www.amazon.com/German-Warship...