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The armored cruiser was a type of large, fast, armoured warship developed in the 1870s and last used in the First World War. The first armored cruisers were long-ranged ironclad warships designed for commerce raiding and protection duties.
Around 1905 the armored cruiser evolved into the larger and more heavily-armedbattle cruiser, though armored cruisers played a significant role alongside their larger cousins during World War I.
The armored cruiser fulfilled a number of missions, including long-range commerce raiding and trade protection duties, as well as forming a heavy scouting force and supporting the battleships in action.