German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen - Preparing to leave Kiel, Germany, circa early 1941. Note bedspring radar antennas mounted on the front of her rangefinder shields. At this time, German' radar was used for rangefinding only, not for deflection. Also note folding propeller guard attached to her hull side.

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