The sinking of the Scharnhorst was an enormous psychological blow for the German nation, at the height of World War Two. The wreck has recently been discovered on the sea bed, giving us new ...

The Scharnhorst’s guns were mounted in 750-ton triple-gun turrets named Anton and Bruno in the bow, and Caesar on the stern. Twelve quick-firing 150-millimeter guns provided additional firepower.

At 16.40 Belfast 10 miles astern, was ordered to illuminate Scharnhorst with star shells. However, Scharnhorst could not be seen from Duke of York. The latter then fired her own star shell which burst precisely beyond Scharnhorst, silhouetting her against