Bismarck

Bismarck By: Ellie

The Bismarck is a German battleship that fought in World War II. The Bismarck got named after Otto Von Bismarck. Germany planned to use the Bismarck to raid Atlantic Ocean Shipping Lanes. This ship was one of the most famous battleships of the war. The last battle the Bismarck fought in was a sequel to the Battle of Denmark Strait. The Bismarck could hold at least 2,000 soldiers. This battleship was equipped with 8 "15" inch guns and was loaded with more than 50,000 tonnes. The HMS Ark Royal torpedoed the Bismarck jamming the ruder. The Bismarck sunk on the morning of May 27, 1941 in the Atlantic Ocean. Word of the Bismarck's loss appeared all around the world. News appeared all around the world because the Bismarck was a very famous battleship during World War ll. This is a picture with the Bismarck burning in the horizon.