{"product_id":"hunt-the-bismarck-the-pursuit-of-germanys-most-famous-battleship-paperback","title":"Hunt the Bismarck: The Pursuit of Germany's Most Famous Battleship - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngus Konstam\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow available in paperback, this is a groundbreaking narrative account of one of World War II's most exciting chase stories, the pursuit of the legendary German battleship \u003ci\u003eBismarck\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHunt the Bismarck, \u003c\/i\u003enow available in paperback, tells the story of Operation \u003ci\u003eRheinübung\u003c\/i\u003e, the Atlantic sortie of Nazi Germany's largest battleship, \u003ci\u003e Bismarck, \u003c\/i\u003e in May 1941 and her subsequent pursuit by the Royal Navy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eBismarck \u003c\/i\u003eentered 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 reputation of being unsinkable. This claim was put to the test in May 1941 when she sortied into the Atlantic and fought the legendary battle of the Denmark Strait, destroying HMS \u003ci\u003eHood\u003c\/i\u003e, the pride of the Royal Navy. \u003ci\u003eBismarck \u003c\/i\u003ewas now loose in the North Atlantic. However, damage sustained in the battle limited her ability to roam at will, and the Royal Navy deployed the Home Fleet to avenge the sinking of the \u003ci\u003eHood\u003c\/i\u003e. The stage was set for the greatest chase story in the history of naval warfare. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing on a wealth of first-hand accounts and intertwining extensive research into a fast-paced narrative, this is the most readable and accurate account of \u003ci\u003eBismarck\u003c\/i\u003e's epic pursuit ever produced.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngus Konstam\u003c\/b\u003e is a well-established historian, and the author of over a hundred books, many of which are published by Osprey. These include the Osprey campaign title \u003ci\u003eThe Bismarck 1941\u003c\/i\u003e and several New Vanguard titles covering British warships of World War II. His other naval books include \u003ci\u003eJutland: Twelve Hours to Win the War, The Battle of North Cape, Sovereigns of the Sea, Battleship Bismarck\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Pirate World\u003c\/i\u003e. A former naval officer, maritime archaeologist, and museum curator, he is now a full-time author, specializing in maritime and military history. He lives on the Orkney Islands, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 06, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769496469792,"sku":"9781472833877","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/81f29dcc7ae0e263aa6493a474bbfc95.webp?v=1780349507","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hunt-the-bismarck-the-pursuit-of-germanys-most-famous-battleship-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}