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To: abb

So BISMARCK’s on the move.

16 posted on 05/17/2011 6:53:40 AM PDT by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)

To: PzLdr

One other timeline gives the date as 5/18.

18 May 1941 (Sunday): Operation Rheinübung commences.

1200. Leaves the berth in Gotenhafen and anchors in the bay to embark supplies and fuel.

17 posted on 05/17/2011 7:06:40 AM PDT by abb ("What ISN'T in the news is often more important than what IS." Ed Biersmith, 1942 -)

To: PzLdr

18 posted on 05/17/2011 7:18:40 AM PDT by abb ("What ISN'T in the news is often more important than what IS." Ed Biersmith, 1942 -)

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