Cruiser
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In military terminology, a cruiser is a large warship capable of engaging multiple targets simultaneously. Historically they were generally considered the smallest ships capable of independent operations — destroyers usually requiring outside support such as tenders — but in modern parlance this difference has disappeared.
Related Topics:
Warship - Destroyer - Tenders
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Battlecruisers |
| ► | Later 20th century |
| ► | The US Navy's "cruiser gap" |
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