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Hunt the Bismarck

The Pursuit of Germany’s Most Famous Battleship

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Hunt the Bismarck

By: Angus Konstam
Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
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Hunt the Bismarck tells the story of Operation Rheinübung, the Atlantic sortie of the Nazi Germany's largest battleship in May 1941.

Bismarck entered service in the summer of 1940. She was well-armed, with eight 15-inch guns as well as a powerful array of lighter weapons, while her armored protection earned her the reputation of being unsinkable. This claim was finally put to the test in May 1941, when she sortied into the Atlantic and fought the legendary battle of the Denmark Strait, destroying HMS Hood, the pride of the Royal Navy. Bismarck was now loose in the North Atlantic. However, damage sustained in the battle limited her ability to roam at will, while the Royal Navy deployed the Home Fleet to revenge the Hood. The stage was set for the greatest chase story in the history of naval warfare.

Drawing on a wealth of first-hand accounts, and intertwining extensive research into a fast-paced narrative, this is the most accurate account of Bismarck's epic voyage ever produced.

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Very informative and narrated very well thoroughly enjoyed this listen Nigel Patterson is really good

Really good

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I have listened twice and I was just as gripped the second time. When the swordfish swung in to attack, it was like being there.
Well done Angus and Nigel.

Gripping

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Great account of the battle between two great warships and the story from both perspectives.

Detailed account of the demise of both ships.

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I don't often listen to history or factual accounts but this was a great listen.

fascinating

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the British were extremely determined, like me! but look at us now! Full of snowflakes

veru good real history

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