Different war. Different machine. Same British problem. In May 1941 the Royal Navy sent its newest battleship into combat with three main guns jammed mid-salvo and a construction crew still onboard fixing systems as she sailed. She still helped sink the most dangerous warship Germany ever built. If you've ever cursed a piece of kit that broke when you needed it most — you'll appreciate what her crew pulled off. Full story on the sister channel @BritishNavalHistory → https://youtu.be/RBJQyOJkYxQ
British War Machine
Different war. Different machine. Same British problem.
In May 1941 the Royal Navy sent its newest battleship into combat with three main guns jammed mid-salvo and a construction crew still onboard fixing systems as she sailed.
She still helped sink the most dangerous warship Germany ever built.
If you've ever cursed a piece of kit that broke when you needed it most — you'll appreciate what her crew pulled off.
Full story on the sister channel @BritishNavalHistory → https://youtu.be/RBJQyOJkYxQ
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