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BISMARCK RADIO TELEGRAM

Radiogram sent by the Chief of Fleet, Admiral Lütjens, to Group West at 1508 hours on 24 May 1941, it reads:

"Destroyed Hood this morning at 0600 hours within 5 minutes of an artillery battle. King George forced to turn away after sustaining hits. Bismarck speed compromised. Burying bow as a result of forward hit."

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