Here’s What You Need to Remember: The sinking of the Bismarck was an excellent example of combined arms at sea working together to sink a stronger opponent. On May 23, 1941, the Battleship Bismarck ...

May 27th, 1941. At dawn, the pride of Nazi Germany, the battleship Bismarck, was cornered by the British fleet. After crippling HMS Hood days earlier, she now faced overwhelming firepower: battleships ...

Summary: In a direct confrontation, the Montana-class and its superior firepower and defense capabilities would likely have led to a victory over the Bismarck, despite the German ship’s slight speed ...

Early in World War II, Nazi Germany used its navy to isolate Britain from resupply by sea. Germany capital ships, like the battleship Bismarck, were an important part of that strategy. But it was ...

Sink the Bismarck!’’ was the cry as British forces searched the Atlantic for the German navy’s most powerful vessel. The pursuit ended on May 27, 1941, in a battle that plunged the Bismarck into ...

Join us as we delve into the dramatic final moments of the USS Bismarck Sea. Experience the intense explosions and the chaos that ensued as the ship met its tragic fate. Discover the courageous ...

On this date in history: In 1703, Czar Peter the Great founded St. Petersburg as the new capital of Russia. In 1930, Richard Gurley Drew received a patent for his adhesive tape, which was later ...

The U.S. Navy has once again honored North Dakota with the construction of the USNS CITY OF BISMARCK (T-EFP-9). The naval ship's first official ceremony, the "Keeling Laying" ceremony, will be held ...

The mariners who crew Military Sealift Command’s newest expeditionary fast transport ship, USNS City of Bismarck, hosted about 70 citizens from Bismarck on April 7. The event was part of the USNS City ...