The 12th Cruiser Squadron[1] also known as Cruiser Force G[2] was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1914 to 1915 and then again from 1939 to 1943.
The squadron was first formed 1 August 1914 and was initially assigned to the Channel Fleet as Cruiser Force G patrolling the western Channel until February 1915.[3] The squadron was then reassigned to the Grand Fleet where it remained before being disbanded in February 1915.[4]
The squadron reformed in August 1939 initially part of the Northern Patrol of the Home Fleet based at Scapa Flow but was re-designated 11th Cruiser Squadron in October 1939. It re-formed as part of the Mediterranean Fleet in July 1942. It was reassigned from 29 January 1943 to 2 July 1943 when it became a component of Force H and again from 1 October 1943 to December 1943.[7]
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