Comments by "Ben Wilson" (@benwilson6145) on "The Drydock - Episode 144" video.

Quote from an aide to Rommel. The Generalfeldmarschall had no illusions about the Luftwaffe; he knew perfectly well how weak it was. He therefore desired a maximum concentration of its efforts on the Allied ports of embarkation and assembly areas. However, he could express his wishes only, not give orders. I remember that he opposed making an air attack on Bristol because that city was situated outside the immediate concentration area of the invasion forces. Several times he requested the use of V-1’s against targets in embarkation and assembly areas. This request was refused each time, even though several of the V-1 installations were prepared for action. The reason given was that there were not yet enough V-1’s stored to sustain the initial volume of fire for a long period.
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Captain Frederick Marryat was the first of the writers of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic era. He had first hand experience including serving onboard HMS Imperieuse, a frigate commanded by Lord Cochrane. He was also the man who brought news of Napoleon death to Britain.
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On the Bismark Lütjens had sent out a request to the U Boat Fleet to come and pick up his logs.The battleships, cruisers etc around the Bismark would have been a great target for the U boats, one was sighted. The Fleet had to disperse.
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