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What is it called when a cargo ship is protected by battleships?
Naval armour
The worst casualties occurred aboard what battleship?
DKM Bismarck in 1940 was sunk in a duel with battleships and cruisers of the Royal Navy after a prolonged chase. She suffered more then 2000 lost.
How many battle ships did Germany have?
Germany had a significant naval presence during World War I and World War II, with various classes of battleships. In World War I, the German Imperial Navy had a total of 12 battleships, including the famous dreadnoughts like the SMS Kaiser. In World War II, the Kriegsmarine operated a smaller number of battleships, primarily the Bismarck and Tirpitz, along with several other vessels classified as pocket battleships. Overall, the number of battleships varied throughout both wars, reflecting Germany's naval strategy and resources.
How many ships attacked the Bismarck?
The Bismarck was attacked by a total of 35 ships during its final engagement. This included aircraft from the British aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal, which launched torpedo bombers that critically damaged the battleship. Additionally, various Royal Navy warships, including cruisers and battleships, participated in the attack that led to Bismarck's sinking on May 27, 1941.
How much did the Bismarck cost?
The battleship Bismarck, commissioned by Nazi Germany in 1940, had an estimated construction cost of around 100 million Reichsmarks, which was a significant amount at the time. This figure translates to several hundred million dollars today, factoring in inflation and historical context. The Bismarck was one of the most advanced battleships of its era but was only operational for a short time before being sunk in May 1941.
Which british ships engaged in battle with battleship Bismarck?
No "battleship" was sunk by Bismarck. The "battlecruiser" HMS Hood was sunk by Bismarck on May 24, 1941. Battlecruisers do not have the armor that battleships are built with, being designed for speed and firepower. Hood, however, was larger than any of the British battleships of World War II, and was one of the most heavily armed British capital ships.
Is There any Strong BattleShips?
All battleships are strong...otherwise they would not be battleships.
What date did the Bismarck sink?
27 May must be "battleship" day. The Bismarck was sunk (scuttled actually, according to Dr. Ballard's expedition) on 27 May 1941. Coincidentally, on that same day and month, history's only modern decisive battleship fleet action, which occurred on 27 May 1907, was fought; the Battle of Tsushima. 7 Russian battleships were sunk that day.
What is the collective noun for battleships?
The collective noun is 'a flotilla of battleships'.
How much do battleships weigh?
Battleships weigh about 50,000 tons
What are the contributions of the battle of Jutland?
It demonstrated that "Battlecruisers" shouldn't fight battleships...nor be used like battleships. Battleships are for "slugging it out" with other battleships; battlecruisers are for reconniassance, raiding, and killing cruisers.
Why was the battleships invented?
Who invented the war machines, tanks, battleships, and crossbow?
