Hunt the Bismarck
the pursuit of germany's most famous battleship
$22.72
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
30 August 2021
Summary
Hunt the Bismarck: The Epic Chase of World War II
Hunt the Bismarck tells the story of Operation Rheinübung, the Atlantic sortie of Nazi Germany’s largest battleship, Bismarck, in May 1941 and her subsequent pursuit by the Royal Navy.
Bismarck entered naval service in the summer of 1940. She was well-armed, with eight 15in guns as well as a powerful array of lighter weapons, while her armoured protection earned her the rep…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472833877 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472833872 |
| Author: | Angus Konstam |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 30 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 480g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 152mm x 24mm |
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A riveting account of Bismarck’s famous encounter with HMS Hood and its ultimate destruction. * History of War magazine *Angus Konstam vividly unpacks an epic episode from the history of naval warfare in Hunt the Bismarck… Konstam mixes exhaustive research with participants first-hand accounts in a lively, well-written narrative. * Toy Soldier & Model Figure *
About The Author
Angus Konstam
Angus Konstam is a renowned historian, and the author of over a hundred books, many of which are published by Osprey. These include the Osprey Campaign title The Bismarck 1941, and several New Vanguard titles covering British warships of World War II. His other naval books include Jutland 1916: Twelve Hours to Win the War, The Battle of North Cape, Sovereigns of the Sea, Battleship Bismarck and The Pirate World. A former naval officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator, he is now a full-time author, specialising in maritime and military history. He lives in Orkney, beside the Royal Navy’s great wartime anchorage of Scapa Flow.
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