The Leipzig-class were a pair of light cruisers built for the German Reichsmarine and later the Kreigsmarine between 1928 and 1934. They were improvements over the preceding Königsberg-class cruisers, having improved armor and a completely centerline turret arrangement. Leipzig was the first of the pair laid down April 28th, 1928 and launched October 18th, 1929. Leipzig served in World War II and spent most of her time in the Baltic, including serving as the flagship of the training fleet. After the war, she would spend some time clearing mines before being scuttled in July 1946 due to her poor condition.