Feb 9, 2020
CHM014- KMS Bismarck Part 2
Summary:
The Bismarck had just engaged two British warships in its first action and within 10 minutes sunk The HMS Hood the world most well known ship with all but three of the crew. The British Navy under direct orders from Prime Minister Churchill made the hunting down and destroying the Bismarck the top priority. We go through the hunt for and chasing down of the Bismarck leading to its historic final engagement.
Links and References:
Battleship Bismarck:
Britannica Page- Bismarck:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bismarck-German-ship
Documentary:
You-Tube Link Sink The Bismarck History Channel Special:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC3kDrltYjw&t=3287s
Book:
“Killing The Bismarck” By Iain Ballantyne:
https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Bismarck-Destroying-Pride-Hitlers/dp/1783462655