Battle of the Denmark Strait - British History The Battle of the Denmark Strait took place on May 24, 1941, when the British warships HMS Hood and HMS Prince of Wales engaged the German vessels Bismarck and Prinz Eugen. The engagement resulted in the sinking of the Hood, damage to the Prince of Wales, and a significant blow to the Bismarck. Following the battle, the Bismarck began a pursuit by British forces that ultimately led to its sinking three days later, on May 27. May 24, 1941 0552: The B