It was 19 May 1941, and the grey expanse of the Atlantic Ocean was about to become the stage for one of the most intense naval hunts in history. This story possesses every element of a classic cinematic epic: political intrigue, bitter adversaries, desperate survival, and even an unlikely animal companion.
The Bismarck stood as Adolf Hitler’s largest and most formidable battleship. The Führer prided himself on its raw strength and German engineering. While the vessel had sunk legendary British warships and claimed thousands of lives, it ultimately proved no match for the relentless British determination to seek revenge.
