Cruiser Colbert from the left

Here we see the Suffren class cruiser Colbert from the left. Note the aircraft just in front of her rear tripod mast. The Colbert was one of the ships scuttled at Toulon on 27 November 1942. She caught fire and burnt for several days, and wasn't salvaged until after the war.
French Cruisers 1922-1956, John Jordan & Jean Moulin. Split into technical and historical sections, so looks at the design of the cruisers class by class before turning to their peacetime and wartime experiences. The text is supported by very high quality accurately labelled plans of the ships and a good selection of photos. These were interesting ships, with some unusual features and that often had a very dramatic time during the Second World War. [read full review]
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (13 January 2025), Cruiser Colbert from the left , https://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_colbert_left.html

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