The Atlanta-class cruisers were eight United States Navy light cruisers which were designed as fast scout cruisers, flotilla leaders, or destroyer leaders, but which proved to be effective anti …

Oct 25, 2019 · The Atlanta class of 11 light USN cruisers was authorized in 1940. They saw heavy fighting and collectively earned 54 battle stars, but their design was the object of …

Mar 3, 2025 · Atlanta-class cruisers were a series of eight light cruisers built for the United States Navy during the Second World War. Originally designed as scout cruisers and destroyer …

Dec 12, 2024 · The Atlanta class of light cruisers consisted of eight ships. Although initially designed to serve as scout scruiser or destroyer flotilla leader, they proved mainly successful …

In the late 1930s, the US Navy created a class of small, light cruisers intended as a versatile destroyer leader. The Atlantas could provide antiaircraft support, lead and launch torpedo …

They were designed as small, fast scout cruisers that could operate as destroyer flotilla leaders covering the destroyers against an enemy surface and air attack while the destroyers carry out …

The Atlanta class light cruisers were the lightest and most lightly armed cruisers to see service with the US Navy during the Second World War and were a product of the London Naval …

The Atlanta-class cruisers were eight United States Navy light cruisers which were designed as fast scout cruisers, flotilla leaders, or destroyer leaders, but which proved to be effective anti …

Feb 6, 2010 · The Atlantas were completed in 1942-45. They were the first cruisers laid down by the United States Navy since late 1936 and their design was a departure from previous cruiser …

USS Atlanta (CL-51) of the United States Navy was the lead ship of the Atlanta class of eight light cruisers. She was the third Navy ship named after the city of Atlanta, Georgia.