The sinking of the German battleship Bismarck stands as one of the most renowned naval battles in history. Its demise was the result of a dramatic confrontation between the British and German naval forces during World War II. The hunt for and ultimate sinking of the Bismarck centered on the intense clash known as the […]
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. […]