Sink the Bismarck!
Loosely based on a set of World War II events. This picture chronicles the break out of the German battleship Bismarck. Tirpitz, her sister ship and Even the Bismarck, were the battle ships from World War II's European theater. Until it could escape to inflict damage in the cargo shipping that was the lifeblood of the British 32,, the British Navy must find and destroy Bismarck. With eight 15 inch guns, It had been effective at destroying every ship while remaining beyond the array of all Royal Navy warships. The picture presents the perspective of the commanders and combatants of their naval forces, mostly boats, on both sides as well as a view on the use of the British Admiralty in London which is the fundamental command and control headquarters for the Royal Navy.
Released: 1960-02-11
