SMS Von der Tann
SMS Von der Tann was the first battlecruiser built for the German Kaiserliche Marine. At the time of her construction, she was the fastest dreadnought-type warship afloat, capable of reaching speeds in excess of 27 knots. She was present at the Battle of Jutland, where she destroyed the British battlecruisers HMS Indefatigable in the opening minutes of the engagement. The ship...
