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Originally Posted by bookworm_020
The Bismark was based on the Bayern Class battleship from WW1 ( a modernized version, but simlar layout)
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Making capital letters does not actually authenticate the statement.
Some do say this and there are inherent similarities but while designers looked at all the data to draw on; the Bismarck was an evolution that came from Scharnhorst and that came from Mackensen which came from Derrflinger.
Look at the plans for all the 4 classes or just assume the similar turret arrangement trumps hull design armor layout etc and believe what makes you feel good.
The fact some particularly in British circles having had a bug regarding Bismarck's success and in so doing made bias statements did not actually make them fact.
I remember discussing this at the Imperial War Museum after Iowa's turret exploded and this "expert" now concluded this is what happened to the Hood and she had not been sunk by the Bismarck.
I then asked if he really felt without any proof that he was so desirous to diminish the reputation of the German warship he would suggest the Hood was not beaten in a fair fight but rather self destructed by shear incompetence of her crew????
I then stated I would not without proof dishonor the brave crew of the HMS Hood and most in the room strongly agreed.
There are many that study history with an agenda and some sadly, do so with Bismarck vainly trying to take away her rightly deserved victory and at times not realizing they disgrace those that they intend to lift up.
This also occurred over Jutland a series of excuses as Britain expected to crush the Germany navy when fully engaged and the fact they had them dead to right and the Krauts punched them in the eye and got away was a national disgrace as Britannia ruled the waves so the excuses started.
Those of us that enjoy, objectively the search for the truth are not bound by a preconceived outcome to then fashion any facts.
Facts being difficult to ascertain but results are easier and even they have their set of excuses to cloud reality.
Makes for fun research and discussion.
Wulfmann