10th Cruiser Squadron

The 10th Cruiser Squadron and also known as Cruiser Force B was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1913 to 1917 and the again from 1940 to 1946

First formation
The squadron was established in July 1913, and was initially allocated to the Third Fleet. In July 1914 it was re-assigned to the newly formed Grand Fleet, the squadron was co-designated Cruiser Force B in August 1914 but was more famously known as the operation the Northern Patrol it remained with the Grand Fleet for the duration of World War One until December 1917.

Vice-Admiral/Rear-Admiral commanding
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 * squadron is disbanded January 1918 to 1937

Second formation
On 22 March 1937 the Admiralty announced the temporary formation of the squadron only for the coronation fleet review by King George VI on 20 April 1937. The squadron was commanded by Rear-Admiral Arthur N. Dowding.

Third formation
The squadron reformed in September 1940 and attached to the Home Fleet for the duration of World War Two until September 1945. . In December 1943 the squadron was involved in the Battle of the North Cape where it was designated Force 2. In October 1946 the squadron was re-designated 2nd Cruiser Squadron and assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet.

Flag Officer commanding
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