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How was the Bismarck sunk?

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There is some doubt as to what sank the Bismarck. Some claim that a torpedo fired from the destroyer HMS Rodney delivered the fatal blow, while survivors of the sinking claim that the Bismarck was scuttled,

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In the North Atlantic.
The German battleship Bismarck was devastated in a naval battle with British forces on May 27, 1941, in the Atlantic about 400 miles (650 km) west of Brest, France. Unable to steer or shoot back, the ship was scuttled by the crew. Most of the 2100 crewmen perished, with only 115 confirmed survivors.

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The Bismarck was damaged by a British bi-plane's torpedo, which caused it to swim around in circles, ultimately allowing it to be sunk by British warships.

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an English battleship

HMS Rodney and HMS King George V along with numerous cruisers and destroyers.

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Scuttled by it's crew.

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