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On this date in 1941, the Bismark sank the Hood.
"The single largest loss of life for the Royal Navy in World War II."
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Drachinfel did an YT episode about the HMS Hood.

https://youtu.be/CLPeC7LRqIY


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Originally posted by mr kablammo:
Drachinfel did an YT episode about the HMS Hood.

https://youtu.be/CLPeC7LRqIY


I have essentially a complete library on the ship, and this video is likely the best and most probable review and conclusions extant.




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Fair winds…

Ugggh I hate being cold, and having to go into the water in the nort Atlantic is last on my list of things to do. Those poor guys.



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The shot that sank two ships. Rest easy, sailors.


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