Description
GREAT GERMAN BATTLESHIPS OF WORLD WAR TWO
Product Details
- UPC: 5034504705173
- Artist: Trader K
- Genre: Special Interest
- Number of discs: 1
- Label: Pegasus Entertainment
- Release date: 2002
- Region: 0, PAL
Overview
"Great German Battleships of World War Two" is a historical documentary that focuses on the exploits of the famous Bismarck and other mighty German warships of the Second World War. The documentary features rare archive footage, stills, and interviews with German ex-Naval officers and seamen.
The documentary covers the history of German battleships, from the dreadnoughts to the big sea battles encountered by the Bismarck, Scharnhorst, and Tirpitz.
Scenes
- Introduction
- Dreadnoughts
- Scharnhorst
- Bismarck
- Channel Dash
- Tirpitz
Interesting Facts
- The Bismarck was one of the largest and most powerful battleships ever built, with a displacement of over 50,000 tons and a main battery of eight 15-inch guns.
- The sinking of the Bismarck in May 1941 was a major blow to the German Navy and a significant victory for the British Royal Navy.
- The Tirpitz was the sister ship of the Bismarck and was one of the most heavily armed battleships of the Second World War, with a main battery of eight 15-inch guns.
From Backside:
This fascinating DVD, using archive footage, stills and interviews with German ex-Naval officers and seamen, concentrates on the exploits of the famous Bismarck.
This is followed by an in-depth portrait of the mightiest and most famous German warships of World War Two, including the big sea battles they encountered.
