[img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//4649813/93a775e2124709b0d1c4b9fcf01233764f97ba51.png[/img] Named after the 18th century Austrian general, the Prinz Eugen heavy cruiser was launched on August 22nd 1938. In May 1941, it took part in Operation Rheinübung and helped in the attack of the British battlecruiser HMS Hood. From mid-1943, Prinz Eugen provided artillery cover for German troops on the Eastern Front. After the war, it was handed over to the United States and was destroyed during nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll. [h2]Prinz Eugen is temporarily available for Golden Eagles![/h2] This heavy cruiser is available for 8020 Golden Eagles. [quote][b]When:[/b] From today until August 26th (09:00 GMT). [b]Where:[/b] Germany > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles. [/quote] [b]About this heavy cruiser[/b] [list] [*] [url=https://wiki.warthunder.com/Prinz_Eugen]Prinz Eugen[/url] is well-armored and has a powerful main battery of 8 x 203 mm guns that can handle any opponent. Thanks to its large crew, good armor and 18 x 40 mm Bofors guns to help protect against aircraft, Prinz Eugen is capable in many combat scenarios. [/list]