This documentary in two parts (part one "Mighty Hood" & part two "Sink The Bismarck") combines well both past history narration and reconstructions with sixty years later undersea videos from 2,000 meters below the surface captured by remote control vehicles which bring us much more than only the views of wreckages; British and German veterans add they own combat experiences to that of naval experts; specially emotive is the participation of Ted Briggs (one of three survivors of HMS Hood's demise) and former Bismarck crewmen. No doubt the British point of view rules the documentary but it includes also some technical aspects and human suffering from German side. Contrary to the fictionalized "Sink The Bismarck" movie from 1960, Admiral Lütjens is described by his son as a traditional non Nazi naval officer. So the program makes good balanced conjunction of entertainment, history, drama and technical facts. I really appreciate the CGI images because HMS Hood and Bismarck are each one represented by her own silhouette. Also it's very interesting when a former FAA pilot explains that Swordfish torpedo airplanes were forced to retire from final act of retaliation against the Bismarck.
The Battle of Hood and Bismarck
(2001 TV Movie)
Well balanced of entertainment, history, drama and technical facts
13 February 2017