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Hitler on naval inspection tour of the “Deutschland,” in 1934.

Crew of Bismarck on deck, its 15 inch guns visible

Spitfire reconnaissance photo near Bergen, Norway.

Bismarck during the Battle of the Denmark Strait

Gunther Lutjens: The Admiral Behind the Bismarck’s Fateful Voyage

Discover the untold story of Admiral Gunther Lutjens and the nine-day voyage of Nazi Germany’s most powerful battleship, the Bismarck. This bite-sized biography delves into the naval strategies, political tensions, and dramatic sea battles that led to one of World War II’s most epic maritime confrontations. From Hitler’s rearmament plans to the sinking of the HMS Hood, uncover the forgotten details of this pivotal moment in naval history.