How The Allies Finally Sank The Nazi Mega-Ship Tirpitz

On November 12 1944, the Dambusters and No.9 squadron undertook Operation Catechism, a daring mission to finally sink the formidable German battleship Tirpitz. Despite previous failed attempts, the RAF took off with the new Tallboy bombs and launched for their unprecedented 3,400-mile mission. The Tirpitz was heavily defended, but they managed to score critical hits, causing the ship to capsize and sink. The sinking of the Tirpitz resulted in the loss of around 1000 German Navy men. The British suffered no casualties. Welcome aboard Big Ships! We are your port of call for a captivating voyage through the giants of naval history. From the legendary ships of antiquity to colossal cargo carriers, we promise an ocean of content to quench your thirst. Anchors aweigh! Discover the past on History Hit, with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly and presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u For any enquiries please email [email protected] This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network.