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The Beast’s Downfall: The Daring Air Raid That Sank the Tirpitz and Changed the Course of WWII

The Beast’s Downfall: The Daring Raid to Sink the Tirpitz during World War II

Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister during World War II, once referred to the German battleship Tirpitz as “The Beast”. It was an apt description for the 53,000 tonne vessel that was a formidable symbol of Hitler’s naval power. Churchill made the destruction of the Tirpitz a top priority, to be sunken at all costs. […]

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The Sinking of HMS Barham: A Reminder of the Perils of Naval Warfare in WWII

HMS Barham was a British battleship that saw service during World War I and World War II. She was launched in 1914 and named after Admiral Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham. During World War I, Barham saw action in the Battle of Jutland, the largest naval battle of the war. She survived the war and […]