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This week in the War, 26 May–1 June 1941: Sink the Bismarck!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by secondbysecond

“Sink the Bismarck, at any cost,” was the order that Winston Churchill gave to the Royal Navy when the world’s most powerful battleship was on the rampage in the North Atlantic. After a long and harrowing chase, Churchill’s wish was … Continue reading →

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This week in the War, 11–17 November 1940: Fleet Air Arm attacks Taranto

Posted on November 13, 2012 by secondbysecond

This week in the war, on the night of 11–12 November 1940, Fairey Swordfish biplanes from British aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious attacked Taranto Harbour, the principal naval base of the Italian fleet. For the cost of two aircraft shot down, the … Continue reading →

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This week in the War, 7–13 October 1940: Five reasons why Hitler did not invade Britain

Posted on October 8, 2012 by secondbysecond

This week in the war, on 12 October 1940, Hitler postponed his planned invasion of Britain, Operation Sealion, until the spring of 1941. (By then, of course, he would have a new enemy and a different country to invade). Despite … Continue reading →

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In the news: The ship’s bell

Posted on August 25, 2012 by secondbysecond

The chips are down. If Microsoft co-founder, Paul G. Allen, gets his way, he and his ROV-equipped yacht will soon set sail to recover the ship’s bell from HMS Hood. [FYI: ROV = Remotely Operated Vehicle]. HMS Hood, one of … Continue reading →

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