Task Force 129 by David Pentland. (AP) REG414 Pat Partridge had his head

Pat Partridge had his head in the cockpit

Commander T J H Gedge AFC

Napoleon and the Imperial Guard

On May 20th the Bismarck was spotted and reported to British intelligence as it passed through the narrow straits between Denmark and Sweden

Just minutes from opening fire

Task Force 129 by David Pentland. (AP) REG414 Pat Partridge had his headDP25AP. Task Force 129 by David Pentland. United States Navy Battleship, USS Nevada (foreground) and cruisers, HMS Glasgow (centre) and USS Quincy assembling in Belfast Lough in preparation for D Day. Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16. 5 inches (64cm x 42cm)