Battlefront: Sinking of the Bismarck - WWII Naval Strategy Board Game for Adults & History Enthusiasts - Perfect for Game Nights & Historical Reenactments

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Includes: Report to British Embassy: Captain Troubridge, Naval Attache, reports on the launching of the Bismark at Hamburg in the presence of Hitler; Photographic Reconnaissance Report and Photo: Describes the sighting of the Bismarck at Grimstadtjord in Norway; Board of Inquiry statements: Testimonies on the loss of the Hood from Captain Leach of the Prince of Wales and Robert Tilburn, Hood survivor; Signal to Admiralty from Prince of Wales: Outlines the opening action with Bismarck and the sinking of the Hood; Catalina Wireless Log: RAF HQ 15 Group radio log reporting the sighting and shadowing of the Bismarck; Flag Officer Force H Report: Describes the torpedo attack on Bismarck by Ark Royal Swordfish; Commander-in-Chief Home Fleet Despatch: Admiral Tovey's despatch including detailed account of the action of 27 May: Dorsetshire's Ship's Log: Records the singing of the Bismarck; Painting of King George V: Colour poster representing full broadside from King George V class battleship; Map of Pursuit of Bismarck: Colour map showing the course of Bismarck and her pursuers; HQ Coastal Command Signal to RAF Maritime Groups: Message from Admiralty acknowledging the role played by Coastal Command, with the response that "it was a great Hunt"; London Gazette: A record of those honoured for their part in the sinking of the Bismarck.

Public Record Office

2001, 8.5" x 11", paper

ISBN: 9781903365199

111-P6519