Why didn't they attempt to take out most of Britain's fleet in one swoop like the Japanese tried at Pearl Habour? Was it even considered by Hitler?
Why didn't they attempt to take out most of Britain's fleet in one swoop like the Japanese tried at Pearl Habour? Was it even considered by Hitler?
On 17 October, four Junkers Ju 88 medium bombers attacked Scapa Flow, and damaged Iron Duke with several near misses. To prevent her from sinking, her crew had to run the ship aground.[68] On 16 March, the ship, which was still beached, was attacked again by Luftwaffe aircraft. This time, eighteen Ju 88s attacked the harbour and surrounding installations. Iron Duke was again badly damaged, as was the heavy cruiser Norfolk.[69]