Angus Konstam is a well-established historian, and the author of over a hundred books, many of which are published by Osprey. These include the Osprey campaign title The Bismarck 1941 and several New Vanguard titles covering British warships of World War II. His other naval books include Jutland: Twelve Hours to Win the War, The Battle of North Cape, Sovereigns of the Sea, Battleship Bismarck and The Pirate World. A former naval officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator, he is now a full-time author, specializing in maritime and military history. He lives on the Orkney Islands, UK.
"""A riveting account of Bismarck's famous encounter with HMS Hood and its ultimate destruction."" --History of War magazine"