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    Default 80 YEARS AGO TODAY

    On this day 80 years ago, 24th August 1940, the German Battleship Bismark was commissioned. We all know how that panned out...

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    So, on reflection the term Pocket Battleship has been amended...
    Last edited by Hedeby; 08-24-2020 at 04:58.

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Nothing "Pocket" about her, Wing Commander

    "Bismarck" was a full-sized battleship - the largest in the world at that time
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Deep pockets, lol

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    "Pocket Battleship"! Do you write for Quora Digest?

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    Imagine the outrage of the crew of the Hood, had they fallen victim to a mere "pocket" battleship.

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    more like "pock marked battleship"

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    Just a great big target. Nothing is indestructible.

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    Yes, Dan, we know that nowadays but that is largely because of what happened in World War 2. At the time when the Bismark entered service, the majority of people held a different view.

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    IMHO HMS Hood was one of the most beautiful ships afloat and what a shame she went down like that.



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