HMS Hood: Pride of the Royal Navy

HMS Hood, a legendary battlecruiser of the Royal Navy, served for over 20 years and was renowned for its beauty and charisma. Its destruction by the German battleship Bismarck in 1941 was the single largest disaster ever sustained by the Royal Navy, with only 3 survivors. This book charts the life and death of the ship from its early origins to its destruction.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 416 pages
\n Publication date: 23 May 2019
\n Publisher: Fonthill Media
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For over two decades, the legendary battlecruiser HMS Hood graced the world as the epitome of the Royal Navy, an unmatched symbol of beauty and charisma. Regarded as one of history's greatest warships, Hood embarked on global tours during the twilight years of the British Empire, proudly displaying the British flag as a testament to its power. As the Royal Navy's showpiece, Hood held a special place in the hearts and minds of the British public, earning her the affectionate nickname "Mighty Hood." Such was the reverence for this remarkable vessel that her tragic destruction in the Denmark Strait on May 24, 1941, at the hands of the German battleship Bismarck, caused widespread dismay across the globe. Within minutes of engaging in battle, the Mighty Hood, known for her speed and agility, met a catastrophic end, reminiscent of the devastating explosion at Jutland a quarter-century earlier. Tragically, out of a crew of 1,418, only three survivors managed to make it through this devastating ordeal. The sinking of HMS Hood stands as the single largest disaster ever suffered by the Royal Navy. This book delves into the remarkable life and untimely demise of this legendary battlecruiser, tracing her origins, the interwar years, and ultimately her tragic end.

\n Weight: 1180g\n
Dimension: 256 x 180 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781781557235\n \n