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Hunt the Bismarck
- The Pursuit of Germany’s Most Famous Battleship
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
Hunt the Bismarck tells the story of Operation Rheinübung, the Atlantic sortie of the Nazi Germany's largest battleship in May 1941.
Bismarck entered service in the summer of 1940. She was well-armed, with eight 15-inch guns as well as a powerful array of lighter weapons, while her armored protection earned her the reputation of being unsinkable. This claim was finally put to the test in May 1941, when she sortied into the Atlantic and fought the legendary battle of the Denmark Strait, destroying HMS Hood, the pride of the Royal Navy. Bismarck was now loose in the North Atlantic. However, damage sustained in the battle limited her ability to roam at will, while the Royal Navy deployed the Home Fleet to revenge the Hood. The stage was set for the greatest chase story in the history of naval warfare.
Drawing on a wealth of first-hand accounts, and intertwining extensive research into a fast-paced narrative, this is the most accurate account of Bismarck's epic voyage ever produced.
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- Shakin' Stevens
- 31-07-23
Gripping
I have listened twice and I was just as gripped the second time. When the swordfish swung in to attack, it was like being there.
Well done Angus and Nigel.
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- M
- 11-04-20
History at it most interesting.
Very interesting and fills in background to the story. It explains how events are linked in the Battle of the Atlantic.
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- Slowhand
- 04-04-20
Well written, irritating narration
An excellent and well narrated book. However, the narrator's constant and inconsistent use of accents for every foreign proper noun or title is a major irritant. On occasion, it becomes ludicrous, e.g. German titles and French cities in a single sentence (while 'Paris' and other proper nouns are pronounced without any accent).
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- Alex
- 28-12-21
Loved this
Very well written and dictated narrative. Lots of detail but not overly technical meaning it’s not boring! Really enjoyed this story which really covered the full Hood/Bismark battle.
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- taylor
- 15-08-23
Excellent
A riveting book about how the navel battle and the sinking of HMS Hook and the Bismarck.
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- Jordan
- 17-04-24
Detailed account of the demise of both ships.
Great account of the battle between two great warships and the story from both perspectives.
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- Monty
- 26-02-24
A riveting account.
I would highly recommend this book. Reads like a thriller and it is exciting but harrowing at the same time. The loss of life, on both sides, is one of the most shocking parts of this famous battle and pursuit.
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- EEG Master
- 12-10-24
Stunningly good account of a well-known story
Do we need another account of the hunt for Bismark? Angus Konstam says "Yes" and, having listened to his riveting account, I have to agree. Not only does he tell the story extremely well - I could barely bring myself to stop listening - he puts the story in context and provides just the right level of naval technical detail to make the decisions and dilemmas faced by the main protagonists comprehensible to a landlubber like me. Really enjoyed it!
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- Graham French
- 24-11-21
Fascinating!
Thoroughly enjoyable. Well researched and full of great detail on Bismark's history and final fate. I recommend this audio book to anyone with an interest in Naval warfare and military history. The narration was also excellent.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-05-22
Excellent!
One of the most important events of WWII masterfully retold. Cannot wait for this to be turned into mini Tv series like Band of Brothers.
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