Prinz Eugen (German pronunciation: [pʁɪnts ˈʔɔʏɡeːn,-ˈʔɔʏɡn̩]) was an Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser, the third of a class of five vessels. She served with Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.

Prince Eugene Francis of Savoy-Carignano[1] (18 October 1663 – 21 April 1736), better known as Prince Eugene, was a distinguished field marshal in the Army of the Holy Roman Empire and of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Prince Eugene most commonly refers to: Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736), field marshal in the army of the Holy Roman Empire and of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty; Prince Eugene may also refer to:

The Prinz Eugen, as flagship with the C-in-C of Battleships (Vizeadmiral Otto Ciliax) on board, departs Brunsbüttel for Norway together with the heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer and destroyers Richard Beitzen, Paul Jacobi, Hermann Schoemann, Friedrich Ihn, and Z25.

Dec 19, 2023 · Prinz Eugen, a major asset of Germany’s Kriegsmarine during World War II, was an Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser known for its robust design and formidable armament. It played a pivotal role in Operation Rheinübung, particularly in the Battle of the Denmark Strait, where it fought alongside the battleship Bismarck against British naval ...

Jun 6, 2021 · PRINCE EUGEN of Savoy may not be as well-known in the English-speaking world as his illustrious contemporary, the Duke of Marlborough. Yet, as one of Austria’s finest generals, he left a mark upon history that was just as indelible.

British submarine HMS Trident attacked German cruiser Prinz Eugen with a torpedo, destroying her stern with a hit.

The German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen was a remarkable vessel by any standard. She was arguably one of the most handsome major warships ever constructed. The third ship of the Admiral Hipper-class and named for a French hero of the Austrian Empire, the ship represented the spirit and tradition of the old Austro-Hungarian Royal and Imperial navy.

Sep 15, 2023 · Prince Eugene of Savoy was one such man. Born into the luxurious world of Versailles, few could have foreseen his eventual path. The diminutive and sickly prince was repeatedly snubbed by Louis...

The Prinz Eugen was commissioned into the Nazi navy in August 1940 at the height of the Battle of Britain. She was then assigned to join the new battle Gneisenau endured Royal Air force attack until the situation became untenable.