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The Sinking of the Bismarck
The sinking of the German Battleship Bismarck. In response to sinking the HMS Hood, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the order to " Sink the Bismarck", spurring a relentless pursuit by the Royal Navy. Two days later, with Bismarck almost in reach of safer waters, Fleet Air Arm aircraft torpedoed the ship and jammed her rudder, allowing heavy British units to catch up with her. In the ensuing battle on the morning of 27 May 1941, Bismarck was heavily attacked for nearly three hours before sinking. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith Date: 1941
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10"x8" Photo Print
Experience history unfold before your eyes with our stunning selection of Media Storehouse Photographic Prints, featuring iconic images from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the dramatic moment of "The Sinking of the Bismarck," the German battleship that met its end in the waters of the North Atlantic in May 1941. This powerful image, captured by an unknown photographer, captures the intensity and raw emotion of the historic event. As Winston Churchill famously ordered, "Sink the Bismarck," and relive this pivotal moment in maritime history with this remarkable print. Order now and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 13.1cm (10" x 5.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Sinking of the Bismarck" is a powerful and evocative painting by Malcolm Greensmith, depicting the final moments of the German battleship Bismarck during its fateful encounter with the Royal Navy in May 1941. The painting captures the intensity and chaos of the battle, with the Bismarck engulfed in flames and smoke, its hull listing heavily to one side as it begins to sink beneath the waves. The scene is set against the backdrop of the vast and turbulent sea, with the ominous clouds of war looming in the distance. The painting captures the sense of urgency and determination in the faces of the British sailors, who had been relentlessly pursuing the Bismarck since the sinking of the HMS Hood. The order to "Sink the Bismarck" had been given by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and the Royal Navy was determined to bring the German battleship to justice. For two days, the British fleet had pursued the Bismarck across the North Atlantic, with the German ship coming perilously close to reaching safer waters. But on the morning of May 27, 1941, the tide turned against the Bismarck. Fleet Air Arm aircraft managed to torpedo the ship and jam its rudder, allowing the heavy British units to catch up with it. In the ensuing battle, the Bismarck was heavily attacked for nearly three hours before finally sinking. This painting is a testament to the courage and determination of the sailors on both sides, who fought bravely in the face of overwhelming odds. It is a reminder of the intense and often brutal nature of naval warfare during World War II, and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served in the navies of the world during that conflict. Malcolm Greensmith's painting is a masterful work of art, capturing the drama and intensity of the battle in vivid detail. It is a fitting tribute to the men and women who served on the Bismarck and the HMS Hood, and to all those who fought in the naval battles of World War II.
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