A book for Seaforth Maritime’s Ships Craft series for modellers, this is a lot more than that purpose would suggest. As well as a number of good clear pictures of well-made models of the “Hipper” and her sisters, the book provides a very good and well-illustrated history of the class.
Proud, purposeful and potent, the five Hipper class heavy cruisers were among the world’s most impressive and heavily armed when constructed at the start of World War Two. Of the five, only ‘Admiral Hipper’, ‘Blucher’ and ‘Prinz Eugen’ were finally completed. Due to indecision and fateful decision making on the part of the German high command only the ‘Hipper’ did any real damage to Allied ships. Her magnificent sisters were largely wasted.
Nevertheless they provide an excellent subject for modellers.

Baird Publications – Ausmarine, April 2012

This book is the latest in the Classic Warships series, and aims to provide modellers with all they need to know about a famous class of warships and associated model kits. It is devoted to the German Admiral Hipper class, among the largest heavy cruisers ever built. Within this issue, readers will read about the design, history and careers of these famous cruisers. With its unparalleled level of visual information - paint schemes, models, line drawings and photographs in colour and black and white, it is generally acknowledged as the best reference for any model maker setting out to build a model of one of these famous cruisers.

Nautical Magazine

THIS book is the latest in the Classic Warships series, and aims to provide modellers with all they need to know about a famous class of warships and associated model kits. It is devoted to the German Admiral Hipper class, among the largest heavy cruisers ever built. Of the three completed ships, Blucher was sunk early in the war, during the invasion of Norway, but both Admiral Hipper and Prince Eugen were involved in many famous actions and served until the last days of the conflict. Brief coverage is extended to two uncompleted ships, Seydlitz and Lutzow. Within this issue of Shipcraft, readers will read about the design, history and careers of these famous cruisers. Model products are introduced, showing all the different types of models that can be collected, including someone's showcase of their own model. Colour schemes are introduced with different features of the cruisers, making it an exceptional read for anyone interested in ship modelling and a fine addition to the Shipcraft series. With its unparalleled level of visual information - paint schemes, models, line drawings and photographs in colour and black and white, it is generally acknowledged as the best reference for any model maker setting out to build a model of one of these famous cruisers.

The Nautical Magazine

NUMBER 16 in this publisher's acclaimed ShipCraft series, this book provides modellers with all they need to know about this famous class of German warships. With a good level of visual information, including paint schemes, model reviews, line drawings and photographs, it also offers modellers full details of class variations and modifications. IDW

Ships Monthly