Ludovic Kennedy served in HMS Tartar during the pursuit, giving his account direct proximity to the operation. His father’s loss to Scharnhorst and Gneisenau also gave the Atlantic war a powerful personal dimension. The book preserves overlooked details and photographs, including Swordfish torpedo work and the destroyer Mashona. The Pursuit is a compelling participant narrative that can lead into wider study of the Bismarck campaign.
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A participant’s account of the pursuit of Bismarck
Ludovic Kennedy’s The Pursuit is recommended for the small operational details and photographs that come from a participant in the Bismarck chase.