Nov 29, 2014 · The emblem does come from the Bismarck coat of arms. The azure or blue field of the shield symbolizes fidelity, piety, and sincerity; the clover leaf or trefoil represents the Holy …

Oct 18, 2004 · According to Admiral's Tovey's Official Dispatch included on ADM 234/509: “By 1015 the Bismarck was a wreck, without a gun firing, on fire fore and aft and wallowing more …

Nov 11, 2007 · The turrets have been tentatively identified by their positions on the bottom, where they form a more-or-less straight line (less one, which was apparently hit and pushed …

Jan 7, 2009 · On the other hand, we know that Bismarck’s guns were vulnerable to hits at likely battle ranges. There is a puzzle (at least for me) in that Richelieu’s turrets might be more …

Aug 27, 2011 · Re: Bismarck colors Post by tommy303 » Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:10 pm Yes, used by the Kriegsmarine Shipyard in Wilhelmshaven circa 1944 and reproduced in Dieter Jung, …

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Aug 4, 2010 · That may be, but in both cases the cross sectional appearance is essentially the same. Bismarck's scarp is also about the same thickness as the lower armor deck, but of …

Jul 16, 2006 · Came across this today. In response to a question by Phil Gollin in the "Two questions" thread, I was searching for any German radio announcements on Bismarck and …

Aug 9, 2006 · Lutjens suspected the mission had been compromised and stopping in Bergen offered several advantages. If spotted there a stop over would keep the British guessing--was …

Jun 10, 2013 · Finally, to close with the final battle it eems that KGV got all the camera action with poor old Rodney being left out to one side (like in 'Sink the Bismarck') but one shot shows …