278: The War At Sea '41 Pt. 16 - The End of the Surface Raiders

History of the Second World War by Wesley Livesay

Oct 7, 202624:52Society & Culture

News of Bismarck's sinking brings celebration in London, but the sailors struggling in the cold Atlantic face a desperate fight for survival. This episode examines the rescue effort, the Royal Navy's reckoning with the l...

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