Hunt the Bismarck

The Pursuit of Germany’s Most Famous Battleship

By: Angus Konstam

Narrated by: Nigel Patterson

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.

©2019 Angus Konstam (P)2019 Tantor

Battleship heaven

If you are a Bismarck freak which I am then read (listen to) this book. If you are not but are curious then read this book. It is that good and the best on the subject I have read. The story is engrossing from beginning to end. The explanation of the details is just right but the narrative steams ahead at flank speed. The suspense is retained in spite of knowledge of the inevitable and tragic outcome. The narration is impeccable, pleasing and correct. I was hesitant to consider listening rather than reading because I was afraid I would lose the details in the narration, but I was rewarded in this regard, and I am glad I had a listen instead. It is a fascinating story well told and it doesn't get better than this.

The Bismarck’s sinking clearly explained.

Narration is clear and acceptable.

The author describes un interesting, meaningful detail the ship’s spectacularly unique, awesome design, performance, and potential as a devastating weapon threatening Allied shipping and capital surface fleet.

The British had to sink her, and the did, but not without losing their beloved HOOD, This monumental sea battle is described in fascinating detail.

Recommended.

great historical story

it was a great blow by blow telling of the hunt for the Bismark.

great book

very interesting to listen to and is very entertaining I love this book along

It’s a little dry but it’s still worth it

It has a lot of fax. It probably has too many facts but that being said it’s not a bad book at all.