Bismarck is arguably the most famous warship in the world. At 45,000 tonnes she and her sister ship Tirpitz were the largest and heaviest warships ever completed by any European nation. After trials in 1941, Bismarck embarked on her first major role for the German Navyin Operation Rheinubungon 18 May. Less than a week later she sank the Mighty Hood, pride of the Royal Navy, during one of the most sensational naval encounters ever. After a dramatic chase around the North Atlantic involving many units of the Royal Navy, Bismarck was finally dispatched with gunfire and torpedoes on 27 May less than five months after she was completed. The wreck of Bismarck still lies where she sank, 4,790m down and 960km off the west coast of France. This brand new addition to the well-established and highly popular "Anatomy" series provides a unique documentation of Bismarck, with a complete set of superbly executed line drawings, accompanied by full technical specifications, ship history and detailed photographs. 160 pages h/b