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The Battle of Narvik

The Battle of Narvik was a naval battle that took place in Narvik, Norway, from 9 to 13 April 1940. The battle was fought between the Royal Navy and the Kriegsmarine, and was part of the Norwegian Campaign of World War II.

The battle began on 9 April, when a British naval squadron arrived in Narvik and attacked the German ships that were stationed there. The British ships were able to sink several German ships, but they were eventually forced to withdraw due to the arrival of German reinforcements.

British Destroyer vs German Destroyer: Narvik 1940 (Duel 88)

British Destroyer vs German Destroyer: Narvik 1940 (Duel Book 88)

by David Campbell

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The battle resumed on 10 April, and the British ships were again able to sink several German ships. However, the German ships were able to launch a counter-attack, and they sank several British ships. The battle continued for several more days, and the British ships were eventually forced to withdraw.

The Duel Between HMS Hardy and Z2 Georg Thiele

One of the most famous incidents of the Battle of Narvik was the duel between the British destroyer HMS Hardy and the German destroyer Z2 Georg Thiele. The duel took place on 10 April, and it was one of the most intense naval battles of World War II.

The HMS Hardy was a Tribal-class destroyer, and it was armed with eight 4.7-inch guns, four 2-pounder guns, and two 21-inch torpedo tubes. The Z2 Georg Thiele was a Type 1936 destroyer, and it was armed with five 5.9-inch guns, four 37-millimeter guns, and eight 20-millimeter guns.

The duel began when the HMS Hardy spotted the Z2 Georg Thiele in the distance. The HMS Hardy opened fire with its guns, and the Z2 Georg Thiele returned fire. The two ships exchanged gunfire for several minutes, and both ships were hit several times.

The HMS Hardy was able to hit the Z2 Georg Thiele with several of its shells, and the Z2 Georg Thiele was eventually forced to withdraw. The HMS Hardy was able to sink the Z2 Georg Thiele with a torpedo, and the Z2 Georg Thiele sank with the loss of all hands.

The duel between the HMS Hardy and the Z2 Georg Thiele was a major victory for the British, and it helped to boost British morale. The duel also showed that the Royal Navy was still a powerful force, and it helped to convince the Germans that they could not defeat the British at sea.

The Battle of Narvik was a decisive victory for the British, and it prevented the Germans from capturing Narvik. The battle also helped to boost British morale, and it showed that the Royal Navy was still a powerful force. The duel between the HMS Hardy and the Z2 Georg Thiele was one of the most famous incidents of the Battle of Narvik, and it was a major victory for the British. The duel showed that the Royal Navy was still a powerful force, and it helped to convince the Germans that they could not defeat the British at sea.

British Destroyer vs German Destroyer: Narvik 1940 (Duel Book 88)

by David Campbell

4.8 out of 5