The battle of denmark strait book

The denmark strait separates greenland and iceland. There are probably more than a hundred books that have attempted a serious analysis of the denmark strait action, most treating it as a component of the bismarck chase entire, with a much lesser number taking the gunnery duel as a primary focus. Bismarck the history the battle of the denmark strait. A critical analysis of the bismarck s singular triumph havertown, pa. The battle of the denmark strait robert winklareth. The battle of the denmark strait by robert winklareth goodreads.

Winklareth, robert j the battle of the denmark strait. With a close examination of naval gunnery, from the various gun systems to the flight time of shells to their target, historian and mechanical engineer robert. The splash is from the 20th salvo from prince of wales. It is where the german battleship bismarck sank the british battle cruiser hood in may 1941. Smoke at right marks the spot where hms hood had exploded and sunk a few minutes earlier. In the early morning hours of 24 may 1941, the german battleship bismarck and cruiser prinz eugen steamed southwesterly through the denmark strait, shadowed by the british heavy cruisers suffolk and norfolk. The author begins the book by proclaiming the battle of the denmark strait to be, one of the most famous and most important naval battles of world war ii. The battle of the denmark strait a technical analysis is a controversial and electric study of this infamous battle. The author, a rear admiral in the italian navy, is a leading expert in gunnery and his book, a work of over two decades of study, further investigates this battle to attain a more. A critical analysis of the bismarcks singular triumph english edition ebook.

The battle of the denmark strait battleship bismarck. The battle of the denmark strait was a naval engagement on 24 may 1941 in the second world war, between ships of the royal navy and the kriegsmarine. The battle of the denmark strait a technical analysis for a new perspective is a controversial and electric study of this infamous battle. The destroyers are detached to conduct a search to the north. A critical analysis of the bismarcks singular triumph by robert j. Perhaps this is hyperbole or perhaps the author firmly believes it. The battle of the denmark strait was a second world war naval battle between ships of the royal navy and the german kriegsmarine, fought on 24 may 1941. A critical analysis of the bismarcks singular triumph. This book attempts to resolve the remaining issues about how the battle of denmark strait was fought by a detailed technical analysis of the circumstances, while new discoveries, revealed here for the first time, shed new light on the battle in which the best of both navies traded salvoes and over 1,500 royal navy sailors were obliterated. It is where the german battleship bismarck sank the british battle cruiser hood in may. The battle of the denmark strait the bismarck opens fires on hood while far astern of the prinz eugen. The battle of the denmark strait paperback book people. Bismarck and hood the battle of the denmark strait.

A tribute to the loss of hms hood in 1941, with music i believe to be fitting for those who will never return, god bless the rn. The british battleship prince of wales and the liner cruiser hood tried to prevent the german battleship bismarck and the heavy continue reading battle of the denmark strait in wwii. The pride of the royal navy, hms hood, was utterly destroyed, and its newest battleship, prince of wales, severely damaged and forced to withdraw. In somewhat dated fashion, the author has employed numerous pencil drawings of his own to illustrate ships, aircraft, and actions during the battle and. He does a masterful job of explaining the significance of key events leading up to both the battle and its aftermath. A critical analysis of the bismarcks singular triumph by robert winklareth achieves its goal of being a narrative description of how the battle of the denmark strait was fought. Bismarck has just fired her port side 15 cm secondary turrets against prince of wales. The battle of the denmark strait casemate publishers. Bismarck entered the atlantic through the strait, but damage sustained in the battlecombined with british aircraft. The battle of the denmark strait features evocative photographs and maps, excellent diagrams and drawings, and a very useful bibliography and reference to key documents from germany and britain.

During world war ii, the battle of the denmark strait took place on 24 may 1941. Hms prince of wales was seriously damaged in the engagement. Casemate publishing 2012 614 x 914, hardcover, 336 pages photographs, maps, appendices, bibliography, index. The paperback of the the battle of the denmark strait. Battle of the denmark strait in wwii about history. The depth charge launcher is fully loaded with 3 depth charges. Battle of the atlantic, 19391941 battle of the denmark strait, 24 may 1941. The subsequent pursuit and destruction of the bismarck by british forces has become one of the most celebrated naval battles in history this book is a most unusual technical and statistical analysis of the battle, its. The battle of the denmark strait offers a detailed technical analysis of combat circumstances, while new discoveries, revealed for the first time in this book, shed light on the battle.

The author, a rear admiral in the italian navy, is a leading expert in gunnery and his book, a work of over two decades of study, further investigates this battle. The battle for the danish strait was a sea battle during the second world war between the ships of the royal navy of great britain and the kriegsmarine naval forces of the third reich. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The battle of the denmark strait was a naval engagement on 24 may 1941 in the second world. Bismarck was 1,750 yards astern of prinz eugen and both ships were making 28 knots. Battle of the denmark strait news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2018 learn how and when to remove this. The approach this engagement was composed of one german formation and two british formations. The battle of the denmark strait by robert winklareth. It was a true clash of titans in which the largest warships in the world were put to the test, and it will be remembered as a battle that ended in the sinking of one of the most famous ships ever. And later adds, the battle of the denmark strait is perhaps the most documented event in naval history. The british battleship hms prince of wales and the battlecruiser hms hood fought the german battleship bismarck and the heavy cruiser prinz eugen, both of which were attempting to break out into the north atlantic to attack allied merchant. The british battleship hms prince of wales and the battlecruiser hms hood fought the german battleship bismarck and the heavy cruiser prinz eugen, which were attempting to break out into the north atlantic to attack allied merchant shipping operation rheinubung. The battle of denmark strait was a fifteen minute action that has lasted at least so far about 75 years.

One day on the internet looking at various forums dedicated to this battle i have even read about a theory that assumed some of the photos had always been printed reversed 1. Bismark and hood the battle of the denmark strait a technical. The battle of the denmark strait, a technical analysis for a new perspective hardcover february 18, 2014 by marco santarini author. Battle of the denmark strait, 24 may 1941 british battleship prince of wales left smoke column turns to open the range, after she was hit by german gunfire. The battle of the denmark strait, a technical analysis for a new perspective hardcover february 18, 2014 by marco santarini author 4.

I propose that each portion of the material be concentrated in detail in one. The battle of the denmark strait default store view. Certainly, no one will ever be able to confirm what exactly happened in the denmark strait on that fateful day, but this fascinating book disposes. The author, a rear admiral in the italian navy, is a leading expert in gunnery and his book, a work of over two decades of study, further investigates this battle in an attempt to attain a more credible. Battle of the denmark strait project gutenberg self. The battle of the denmark strait by robert j winklareth.

Marco santarinis bismarck and hood the battle of the denmark strait a technical analysis for a new perspective delivers what it promises, and does indeed provide a new perspective on this wellknown and often poorly interpreted engagement, providing what is, at least to this authors knowledge, the first thorough and professional statistical analysis of the battle. To great britain and germany, the battle of the denmark strait came like a thunderclap in the spring of 1941. This was at the hands of germanys huge battleship bismarck, on its first foray into north atlantic waters. Within minutes of battle being joined by the pride of the royal navy, hms hood, had been sunk and its newest battleship outfought by the bismarck. Denmark strait battle against the hood and against the prince of wales the captions under the photos were often contradictory. The battle of the denmark strait was a brief naval engagement that lasted a little more than a quarter of an hour. Bismarck and prinz eugen had passed the narrowest part of the denmark strait.