Английская Википедия:15th Cruiser Squadron

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The 15th Cruiser Squadron, also known as Force K, [1] was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1940 to 1946.

History

The squadron was formed in May 1940 and was assigned to the Home Fleet.[2] In 1941Шаблон:Citation needed it was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet where it remained for the duration of World War II. In May 1941 it served in the Battle of Crete, with its ships dispersed into several different Forces. For the duration of the battle, Rear Admiral Edward L. S. King was given command of Force C, which comprised a mixture of cruisers and destroyers.[3] On 17 December 1941 the squadron was involved in the First Battle of Sirte against the Regia Marina (Italian Navy).[4] On 22 March 1942 the squadron was involved in the Second Battle of Sirte against the Italian Fleet. Between 12 and 16 June 1942 it took part in Operation Vigorous.[5] From 22 January to 5 June 1944 the squadron provided support during the Battle of Anzio. In June 1946 it was re-designated the 1st Cruiser Squadron.[6]

Commodore/Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding

Included:[7][8]

Rank Flag Name Term Notes
Commodore/Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding, 15th Cruiser Squadron
1 Vice-Admiral Файл:Flag of Vice-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Edward L. S. King July 1940 – October 1941 Served as Rear-Admiral until 30 May 1941
2 Rear-Admiral Файл:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Sir Philip L. Vian October 1941 – September 1942
3 Rear-Admiral Файл:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Arthur J. Power September 1942 – May 1943
4 Rear-Admiral Файл:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Cecil H.J. Harcourt May 1943 – January 1944
5 Rear-Admiral Файл:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg John M. Mansfield January 1944 – March 1945
6 Commodore Файл:UK-Navy-OF6-Flag.svg Maurice J. Mansergh March 1945 – January 1946
7 Rear-Admiral Файл:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Harold R.G. Kinahan January–June 1946

References

Footnotes

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Sources

  • Mackie, Gordon. (2018) "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie.
  • O'Hara, Vincent P. (2012). In Passage Perilous: Malta and the Convoy Battles of June 1942. Bloomington, Indiana, USA: Indiana University Press. Шаблон:ISBN.
  • Pearson, Robert (2015). Gold Run: The Rescue of Norway's Gold Bullion from the Nazis, 1940. Casemate. Шаблон:ISBN.
  • Thomas, David A. (1999). Malta Convoys 1940-42: The Struggle at Sea. Barnsley, England: Pen and Sword. Шаблон:ISBN.
  • Watson, Dr Graham. (2015) "Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939-1945: Overseas Commands and Fleets". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith.

Шаблон:Cruiser squadrons of the Royal Navy

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  1. ↑ Шаблон:Cite book
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  3. ↑ Шаблон:London Gazette
  4. ↑ Шаблон:Cite book
  5. ↑ Шаблон:Cite book
  6. ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
  7. ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
  8. ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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