But during a PQ-17 tragedy Tirpitz got 2 weak TNT-torpedoes shut from the back torpedo-launchers of russian sub K-21. If K-21 would launch much stronger Hexogen-torpedoes from the nose torpedo-launchers, the Tirpitz could sink, but this launch appears impossible because of Tirpitz maneuvers. Damaged Tirpitz has been compelled to return to theyr base
My dad was U.S. Navy Armed Guard, he served on the SS Bayou Chico, SS Lafayette, SS Egbert Benson,SS John W. Powell and the SS Chadd Ford from 1942-1946 in the European theater and the Asiatic theater.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story. My dad was a gunner in the U.S. Navy Armed Guard during WWII.
bjruuska 3 months ago
Umm, technically Von Scheer was a Pocket Battleship, not a Heavy Cruiser.
hipcat13 9 months ago
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To Friesenmicha:
Yes, it is true. And everyone knows that.
But during a PQ-17 tragedy Tirpitz got 2 weak TNT-torpedoes shut from the back torpedo-launchers of russian sub K-21. If K-21 would launch much stronger Hexogen-torpedoes from the nose torpedo-launchers, the Tirpitz could sink, but this launch appears impossible because of Tirpitz maneuvers. Damaged Tirpitz has been compelled to return to theyr base
Ethereal0000 9 months ago
My dad was U.S. Navy Armed Guard, he served on the SS Bayou Chico, SS Lafayette, SS Egbert Benson,SS John W. Powell and the SS Chadd Ford from 1942-1946 in the European theater and the Asiatic theater.
xxbobdeexx 1 year ago
A mistake that is remembered is a mistake that will never be repeated. Great movie.
DobriTM 1 year ago
Great story.Thanks!
luckyowl249 1 year ago
Russian folk is thanked all folks, rendered us immeasurable help at the most difficult years.
MikhailSmirnov 2 years ago
So the Tirpitz was indeed torpedoed by Russian subs but they missed..
Artas1984 2 years ago
bullshit The Tirpiz sank by Britisch Bomber
Friesenmicha 2 years ago
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Ethereal0000 9 months ago
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Ethereal0000 9 months ago
@Artas1984 Two torpedoes hit the target. But such a colossus, a couple of torpedoes is not enough.
Drum990 1 year ago
@Artas1984 But after this attack the Nazis hanged father Commander K-21 Lunin, who lived in Rostov.
Bugel852 1 year ago
Kewlios
lesmcluffalot 3 years ago
awesome
thank you
pecblenda 3 years ago
tq u too pecblenda
zxwar 3 years ago
Excellent docu.Thanks zxwar.I subscribed to your channel.
GunnerGraham 3 years ago
thanks GunnerGraham
zxwar 3 years ago