British Sink Nazis

The video describes a naval encounter where British forces sight and engage two German vessels, including the Esso Hamburg, which had supplied the battleship Bismarck. An observation plane confirms the scuttling of a Nazi boat, prompting British destroyers to race to the scene. The British forces successfully engage the enemy, resulting in a direct hit and the capture of prisoners, marking a victory for British sea power.

What was the role of the Esso Hamburg in the context of the Bismarck?

• It was a submarine.

• It was a supply tanker.

• It was a reconnaissance plane.

• It was a battleship.

What action did the British destroyers take upon sighting the Nazi boat?

• They ignored it.

• They raced to the scene.

• They signaled for reinforcements.

• They retreated.

What happened to the second Bismarck supply ship?

• It escaped.

• It was scuttled by its crew.

• It was captured without resistance.

• It was hit directly by the British.

What was notable about the prisoners taken aboard the British warship?

• They were all officers.

• Most were young.

• They were all from the same ship.

• None had served under Vandorf.

What does the conclusion of the narrative emphasize about British naval power?

• It followed the scent of battle to victory.

• It was neutral.

• It was defeated.

• It was unprepared.