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The Most Horrifying Ending of an Allied Ship in WW2
On June 8, 1940, HMS Glorious and her two escort destroyers ... the trio faced bleak conditions but placed their trust in Captain Guy D'Oyly-Hughes, a decorated leader with close ties to Churchill.
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The 1 Time Battleships Actually Sunk an Aircraft Carrier
Summary and Key Points: On June 8, 1940, the British aircraft carrier HMS Glorious was ambushed by ... shooting down several German bombers. Her captain, Guy D’Oyly Hughes, a decorated ...
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Eighty years since the tragic sinking of HMS Glorious
HMS Glorious was part of one of the convoys leaving Narvik. On June 8, 1940, Captain D’Oyly Hughes on board the Glorious asked for permission to leave the convoy and sail independently to Scapa ...
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This Aircraft Carrier Was So Tough That It Took Two Nazi Battleships To Sink It
Key Point: The British aircraft carrier HMS Glorious discovered why carriers should need to stay far away from enemy surface fleets. If you are the captain of an aircraft carrier, these are the ...