Sinking of the Tirpitz

Series

Series Name: War Pictorial News

Issue

Issue No.

189

Date Released

18 Dec 1944

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 3

Summary

The Tirpitz throws out a smoke screen and opens up, all guns firing. 12,000 pound bombs are dropped on the German ship and three direct hits are registered. US NATIONAL ARCHIVE ENTRY: 10 min, sd, B&W, 35mm British bombers sink the Tirpitz. Record Group 208 Accession 3276

Keywords

Aviation; Navy; Military

Credits:

Commentator: Rex Keating

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