5th Cruiser Squadron

5th Cruiser Squadron
Active1907–1914, 1939-1946
CountryUnited Kingdom
AllegianceBritish Empire
BranchRoyal Navy
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Rear-Admiral Cecil Burney

The 5th Cruiser Squadron [1] and also known as Cruiser Force D was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1907 to 1915 and then again from 1939 to 1946.

  1. ^ Grimes, Shawn T. (2012). Strategy and War Planning in the British Navy, 1887-1918. Martlesham, Suffolk, England: Boydell Press. p. 101. ISBN 9781843836988.