Alaska class cruiser - Definition and Overview

The Alaska class of large cruisers was a small class of United States Navy vessels; while six were originally planned, only two were ever completed.

The Alaskas should not be confused with battlecruisers, as they were an outgrowth of conventional heavy cruiser design, and not modified battleships.

External link

• The Genesis of the Alaska Class Large Cruisers: Part One (http://www.modelwarships.com/features/current/alaska_genesis/alaska_mq.htm)