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Hood and Bismarck: The Deep-Sea Discovery of an Epic Battle Hardcover – January 1, 2002

by David Mearns (Author), Rob White (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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Tieing into the sixtieth anniversary of the battle between the Bismarck and the HMS Hood, this book will be a mixture of history and adventure and will include interviews with survivors of both ships. It will be illustrated throughout with state-of-the-art underwater photography of the wrecks, computer graphics and sonar scans as well as archive paintings and photographs showing this dramatic battle.
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    224 pages
  2. Language
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    Zenith Pr
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2002
  5. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.75 x 10.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0752220357
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0752220352
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zenith Pr; 1St Edition (January 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0752220357
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0752220352
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.13 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.75 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars A true clash of Giants.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
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When HMS Hood met Bismarck in the Denmark Strait, it was not just a naval engagement, it was a fight for existence on the part of England. The flow of supplies and raw materials into english ports was critical to british survival. Bismarck's appearance in the north atlantic was specifically designed to stem that flow of goods. The deficiencies in Hoods armoured protection have often been described. Although gun for gun, Hood and Bismarck were well matched, structurally Hood was an inferior ship. The naval battle proved that fact. Bismarck sailed on to her own demise, courtesy of an archaic piece of military hardware. It is quite sad that so many young men lost their lives in this naval battle. But it is the price nations paid to preserve their freedom. JRV
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Albuquerque
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book on these two Ships!
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2013
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This particular book is now my favorite Book in regards to the 'Hood' and Bismarck'!! I have three other Books on these Ships and this one Tops my list!!
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Holland1953
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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This book gives an excellent run-up to the occurrences on Hood before and during her final battle. If any of the three survivors have ever written about it, than I'm yet to see it.
Bismarck has provided a good many eyewitness reports which have been published over the years. Mullenheim-Rechberg's book is one of those.
Other reviewers have bemoaned the fact that there are no illustrations, etc - and which I must support. The underwater photographs supply very little to NO indication as to Hood's present state. It would be nice to see Ken Marschall-type artwork, but that will cost a great deal.
Second best would be simple pen drawings like Janusz Skulski's, "The Battleship Yamato".
The author tries - in vain - to explain precisely various technical and directional aspects in which he hopelessly fails sometimes - giving credence - again - that a simple picture paints a thousand words.
One can only hope that subsequent publications will address these shortcomings, and as a technical designer, illustrator and artist, I would happily give me services free of charge.
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Frederick Jee
5.0 out of 5 stars WWII Sea Battle - Atlantic Theater
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2014
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This is a fascinating read about the iconic battle between the HOOD and the BISMARCK early in World War II.
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Jack S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016
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Fascinating underwater photography and a thorough account of the two ships.
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Mr D Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2014
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Very good. Thankyou.
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Lyle
3.0 out of 5 stars OK for background info
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018
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Tells you the narrative behind Mearns' expedition. If you are looking for lots of photos of the wreck, buy something else.
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Chuck Keezer
4.0 out of 5 stars This book has some excellent wreck and period photos
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2015
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This book has some excellent wreck and period photos. The text deals with both the search for the wrecks of the Hood and Bismarck and gives a brief history of both ships. It clings to the notion that the fatal shot taken by HMS Hood penetrated the deck armor which is unlikely as the range between the two ships dictates a shot angle of no more than 14 degrees and possible a little as ten degrees. It also concludes that the bow separation on the wreck of the Hood was caused by a magazine explosion when there was no magazine in that area. I could pick on a couple of other items but even if you are into the minutiae as I am, the book is still worthwhile and a good addition to any nautical library.
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Ms A. Silvester
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2022
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My son loved it and in great condition
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marc michaud
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome and quick delivery
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2016
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just got the book,will start reading in the next few days,awesome and quick delivery,thank you
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G.I.Forbes
5.0 out of 5 stars battleships
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2010
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This book deals both with the battle between the Hood and the Bismarck and the discovery of their wrecks.
The battle which took place on May 24,1941saw the Hood sink within a few minutes with only 3 survivors while the Bismarck was sunk 3 days later after a great chase and as demanded by Churchill.
In 2001 both wrecks were found and documentaries were made for Chanel 4.
This is a well written and researched account of the last days of these 2 great battleships and what was found when the wrecks were explored.
Excellent pictures and illustrations and a short bibliography.
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roy alan thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars Good service
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2019
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Chris Chapman
5.0 out of 5 stars End of the battleships.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2020
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A very good book, I saw the TV documentary some years back and found it of great interest. Already have several books on this subject. This one rounds off the collection.
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