Sink The Bismarck! Stringbags vs Bismarck (Part 2)

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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History, Education, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 29 January 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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What resources did the British deploy to hunt the Bismarck? How did British air power contribute to the sinking of the Bismarck? When did Bismarck get attacked by Fairey Swordfish torpedo planes? Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 2 as they recount the thrilling chase of the battleship Bismarck, pride of the Nazi German Kriegsmarine, and the men and ships of Britain's Royal Navy determined to sink her. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Editor: James Clayden Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Social Producer: Harry Balden Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:39.4	Kood and his four planes dropped out of the cloud on Bismarck's port beam,
1:45.8	levelled out, pointed their noses ahead of the enemy's bow to give the necessary deflection. The whole of Bismarck's port-sized anti-aircraft armaments burst into life. Tracer bullets like billiard balls, red, green,
1:53.2	orange, white came towards them in long, slow arcs. Small calibre shells exploded all around them.
2:00.1	They tried to remember the simple rules for attack
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