Gunther Lutjens: The Admiral Behind The Battleship Bismarck’s Fateful Voyage (Part Two)
Mar 20, 2025
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Captain Ernst LindemannHMS Prince of WalesAdmiral John Tovey on the deck of the George VSwordfish Torpedo dive bomberSwordfish returning to the Ark Royal after attacking the BismarckArk Royal and Renown from HMS SheffieldBismarck survivors being rescued by the DorsetshireHitler and Raeder, 1943
Gunther Lutjens: The Admiral Behind the Bismarck’s Fateful Voyage
Discover the untold story of Admiral Gunther Lutjens and the nine-day voyage of Nazi Germany’s most powerful battleship, the Bismarck. This bite-sized biography delves into the naval strategies, political tensions, and dramatic sea battles that led to one of World War II’s most epic maritime confrontations. From Hitler’s rearmament plans to the sinking of the HMS Hood, uncover the forgotten details of this pivotal moment in naval history.
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