The Loss of the Bismark: An Avoidable Disaster

Rhys-Jones, Graham

ISBN 10: 1557505330 / ISBN 13: 9781557505330

Published by Naval Inst Pr, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Loss of the Bismark: An Avoidable Disaster
• Publisher: Naval Inst Pr
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1557505330
• ISBN 13: 9781557505330
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The battleship "Bismarck", flagship of the German Fleet Commander and one of the most powerful warships in the world, was sunk by the British on her maiden voyage, 27 May 1941. It was an irretrievable disaster for German naval strategy. This book seeks the answer to the question: who was to blame? By closely examining the role of high command in German strategic and operational decisions, and drawing on all known sources, the author shows how the disaster is the likely result of military strategy that refuses to move with the times.

About the Author

Graham Rhys-Jones was a Royal Navy aviation and anti-submarine specialist, serving in the Fleet Air Arm and in surface ships. He commanded a frigate when it was still fashionable to chase Russians. He held two appointments in Whitehall, and spent two years at the US Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, teaching strategy and operations to senior US and international personnel. He is now a defence consultant, and writes and lectures on maritime topics.