The Discovery of the Bismarck: Germany's Greatest Battleship Surrenders Her Secrets Summary and Reviews

The Discovery of the Bismarck: Germany's Greatest Battleship Surrenders Her Secrets
by Robert D. Ballard, Rick Archbold

The Discovery of the Bismarck: Germany's Greatest Battleship Surrenders Her Secrets
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Author: Rick Archbold, Robert D. Ballard
Illustrator: Ken Marschall
Introduction: Ludovic Kennedy
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1990-10-01
ISBN: 0670835870
Number of pages: 231
Publisher: Warner Books

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Summary: 4 Stars

Featuring a nice synopsis of the Bismarck's short history and some excellent period photos this book really shines in the details of finding the wreck and the assorted problems that crop up during this kind of expedition; everything from financing, storms, provisions, personality conflict, equipment malfunctions, and the seafloor itself. Not to mention piecing together pre-GPS navigation & position logs written from notes hastily scribbled during action.

Also extremely interesting is how convincing opinions can form in the face of limited evidence as when the first expedition discovered not Bismarck but a schooner wreck.

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