Tag: WWII
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British Heavy Cruiser HMS Dorsetshire
British Heavy Cruiser HMS Dorsetshire Launched on 29 January 1929, HMS Dorsetshire was a County-class heavy cruiser of the British Royal Navy. Commissioned on 30 September 1930, During World War Two, she took part in the search for the German heavy Cruiser Graf Spee. During the final engagement with the German battleship Bismarck, Dorsetshire was Read more
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British Battleship HMS Howe
British Battleship HMS Howe HMS Howe was the last of five King George V-class battleships built for the Royal Navy. Laid down 1 June 1937 and launched on 9 April 1940, she was not commissioned until 29 August 1942 because resources were need for higher priority projects such as merchant and escort ships. Howe spent Read more