HMS Hood Opens Fire Upon the Bismarck by Ivan Berryman (GS) SHT10DHM1271GS. HMS Hood Opens Fire Upon the Bismarck by Ivan Berryman. In the early morning murk of 24th May 1941, the forward 15in guns of HMS Hood fire the first shots against the mighty German battleship Bismarck. Both Bismarck and her escort, the Prinz Eugen, immediately responded, the latter causing a fierce fire on Hoods upper deck, while plunging shot from Bismarck penetrated deep into the British ships hull, causing an explosion that ripped the
Below the vast bulk of the Zoo Bunker one of three giant Flak towers designed to defend Berlin from air attack
Ward was Marseilles' third victim in this single action when he returned to the combat zone to cover the safe descent by parachute of the German ace's first two victories
Helmand Province
Detroit Miss by Brian Bateman
The fleet totals 50 aircraft and is a mixture of C1/C3 aircraft and the new C-130J aircraft
and just 14 hours after the torpedo strike HMS Ark Royal rolls over and sinks
5 inches (38cm x 27cm)
Cheshire was awarded a DSO
British infantry are airlifted during major patrols in Northern Ireland during the troubles
Size 20 inches x 12 inches (51cm x 31cm)
HMS Victory unleashes a fearsome broadside volley
Battle of the Nile by Ivan Berryman