HMS Glowworm vs Admiral Hipper: The Destroyer That Rammed a Heavy Cruiser | April 8, 1940
Discover the incredible true story of HMS Glowworm’s desperate battle against the German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper off Norway in April 1940. When Lieutenant-Commander Gerard Roope’s destroyer encountered an enemy warship ten times her size, he made a decision that defied all naval doctrine—ram at full speed.
This documentary explores:
– The “tin can” myth: why Germans underestimated British destroyers
– The man-overboard incident that separated Glowworm from her fleet
– Minute-by-minute account of the 15-minute gun battle
– The ramming that tore a 130-foot gash in Admiral Hipper’s hull
– How German testimony led to Britain’s highest honor: the Victoria Cross
– Tactical impact on the Norwegian campaign
Credit to : Britain At War