Tirpitz by Jonathan Sutherland & Diane Canwell

Tirpitz by Jonathan Sutherland & Diane Canwell

Author:Jonathan Sutherland & Diane Canwell
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781844688982
Publisher: Pen and Sword


The Schleswig Holstein is in heavy weather conditions. She underwent a major conversion in the early 1930s to make her suitable for use as a cadet training ship. However in August 1939 she was sent on what was announced as a ceremonial visit to the Baltic, in order to take part in a remembrance of the sinking of the German light cruiser, Magdeburg, in 1914. This would have been the twenty fifth anniversary. After the ceremony the Schleswig Holstein entered the port of Danzig, which sat opposite Westerplatte, the Polish fortress. She opened fire on the base shortly before 0500 on September 1 and marines from her complement then stormed the fortress. The fighting went on for seven days.



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