Comments by "Ben Wilson" (@benwilson6145) on "The Battle of the North Cape - Ice and Fire at Sea" video.

  1. Chief Petty Godde a survivor from the Scharnhorst stationed in conning tower reported . At 0824 saw two great columns of water rise up. He reported to the Captain "Several splashes estimated 8 inch guns 400 to 5000 metres Port Side. At this moment star shells illuminate the German ship fired from a different direction. Captain Hintze asked " No reports from the Radar?" The second salvo arrives. Then the radar reports a contact After 15 minutes Scharnhorst breaks off, her Radar being damaged.
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  2. this is an excellent documentary by Ludvic Kennedy
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