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NH 69723 Battle of the Denmark Strait, 24 May 1941

Photo #: NH 69723 Battle of the Denmark Strait, 24 May 1941
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Title: Battle of the Denmark Strait, 24 May 1941
Description: Fifteen-inch shells from HMS Hood hit near the German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, early in the action. Photographed from on board the German cruiser. Copied from the report of officers of Prinz Eugen, with identification by her Gunnery Officer, Paul S. Schmalenbach, 1970. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 69723
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