On this day in history - 24 May 1941 - HMS Hood was struck by the German battleship Bismarck during the Battle of the Denmark Strait. HMS Hood, or the 'Mighty Hood' as she was popularly known in the Royal Navy, was the largest warship in the world on commissioning in 1920, and was a symbol of imperial strength throughout the inter-war years. Her sinking is one of the most famous naval engagements in history, against the German battleship Bismarck. Less than 10 minutes into battle HMS Hood was st

HMS Hood was the largest warship in the world when it was commissioned in 1920 and held this title for 20 years. At over 860 feet long and with a displacement of more than 42,000 tons, it was a symbol of British imperial power throughout the interwar period. A symbol of power: Nicknamed "The Mighty Hood," the battlecruiser was a prominent symbol of the Royal Navy and its strength around the world. A unique class: It was the only ship of the Admiral-class battlecruisers to be completed, as the ot