Heroes and Weapons of WWII (2003): S01E05 – The Men who Sank the Bismarck

Introduction World War II war documentary hosted by Robert Powell, and published by BBC in 2003. Outline Completed in 1940, the Bismarck was widely regarded as the most powerful warship in the world. In April 1941, Admiral Tovey of the British Royal Navy detected an attempt by the Bismarck to break out into the Atlantic…

Andrew Marshall

27/05/2024

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

World War II war documentary hosted by Robert Powell, and published by BBC in 2003.

Outline

Completed in 1940, the Bismarck was widely regarded as the most powerful warship in the world. In April 1941, Admiral Tovey of the British Royal Navy detected an attempt by the Bismarck to break out into the Atlantic and the hunt was on. In a first battle, the Bismarck sank HMS Hood. But Tovey used radar to track her down again and finally she was surrounded by British heavy warships and pounded into submission.

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 2003.
Running time: ?
Rating: 15.
Country: UK.
Language: English.