Historical Events tagged with "ark royal"
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Sinking of the German Battleship Bismarck
The German battleship Bismarck was sunk in the North Atlantic after a fierce naval battle with British forces. This marked a significant victory for the Royal Navy, as the Bismarck had previously posed a serious threat to Allied shipping. The ship was located and engaged by British ships, including the HMS Hood, which was sunk early in the confrontation. In the final assault, a torpedo from the aircraft of the British carrier Ark Royal disabled the Bismarck, rendering it unable to escape. Following this, British battleships closed in to deliver the final blows, leading to the battleship's sinking.
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