Sabaton History — Season 1, Episode 12: Bismarck – Battle of the Atlantic

Episode synopsis

Despite restrictions that were put on the German navy after the Treaty of Versailles, the Kriegsmarine rebuilt in the 1930s with one goal: to be bigger and better than ever. Two powerful Bismarck-class battleships formed the pinnacle of the German naval warship production. When the British caught wind that the Bismarck was out in the open in May 1941, they in turn formulated a goal of their own: to take it down for once and for all. The Sabaton song 'Bismarck' sings about the chase, the battle in the Atlantic and consequent fate of the Bismarck.

About Sabaton History

Sabaton History informs you of the historical background behind all Sabaton songs. Pär and Joakim from Sabaton and historian Indy Neidell from TimeGhost/World War Two will take you on an awesome adventure through the history, the creative process and untold stories behind the Sabaton songs.

More episodes from Season 1

• E140:1 - The Battle of Wizna
• E2Blood of Bannockburn – War of Scottish Independence
• E3Panzerkampf – The Battle of Kursk
• E4To Hell and Back – Audie Murphy
• E5Last Dying Breath – The Defence of Belgrade
• E6Talvisota – The Winter War
• E7Shiroyama – The Satsuma Rebellion
• E8Smoking Snakes – Brazilian Expeditionary Force
• E9The Carolean's Prayer – Soldiers of the Swedish Kings
• E10Fields of Verdun – The Battle of Verdun
• E11Saboteurs – Norwegian Heavy Water Sabotage
• E13The Lost Battalion – The Meuse-Argonne Offensive