In this gripping historical account, we delve into the dramatic events surrounding the Battle of HMS Glorious, a pivotal moment during World War II. Join us as we explore the harrowing afternoon of June 8th, 1940, when the British aircraft carrier, HMS Glorious, and its escort destroyers, Acasta and Ardent, encountered the formidable German battlecruisers, Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. Witness the valiant efforts of the British forces as they face overwhelming odds and fight for their survival. Learn about Operation Alphabet and the critical role played by HMS Glorious and HMS Ark Royal in the evacuation of Allied forces from Norway. Discover the challenges faced by Glorious in carrying RAF fighters and the daring attempts to fly them back to the United Kingdom. Experience the heart-pounding moments as Glorious and her escorts engage in a one-sided battle against the relentless German firepower. Follow the courageous actions of Ardent and Acasta as they confront the enemy head-on, launching torpedoes and engaging in a desperate struggle to delay the German advance. Through historical accounts and first-hand testimonies, we paint a vivid picture of the intense combat and devastating consequences faced by HMS Glorious and her crew. Explore the fateful moments when Glorious is relentlessly targeted, leading to the ultimate sacrifice made by those aboard. Join us as we pay tribute to the bravery and resilience of the British sailors who fought with unwavering determination, embodying the spirit of heroism in the face of overwhelming odds. Witness their extraordinary courage and honor their memory as we recount the untold story of the Battle of HMS Glorious. As a disclaimer the map animations shown are not entirely accurate. They are there as a visual aid to help you see where the ship is going.

Content
0:00 Intro
0:26 Background
4:18 Battle
14:06 Possible Answers

Sources/Further Reading:
https://www.amazon.com/Hitlers-Pre-Emptive-War-Battle-Norway/dp/1932033920?asin=B004HW6AEW&revisionId=bfc5d9d4&format=1&depth=2
https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=neJIEAAAQBAJ&pg=GBS.PT100.w.2.0.6_72
https://www.hmscossack.co.uk/lo3-4/
https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=wm_YDAAAQBAJ&pg=GBS.PA99.w.2.0.65_68&hl=en
https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=A6RTDwAAQBAJ&pg=GBS.PA38.w.1.0.78_294
https://play.google.com/store/books/details?pcampaignid=books_read_action&id=YiNwCwAAQBAJ
https://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Rescue-Memoir-Sinking-Glorious/dp/1800550073
https://www.amazon.com/Carrier-Glorious-Aircraft-Military-Paperbacks/dp/0304352446
https://www.amazon.com/Engage-Enemy-More-Closely-Second/dp/0393029182

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