Scharnhorst is lost at the Battle of North Cape December 26, 1943
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 11:55 pm
Out of a crew of 1,968 only 36 men survived
Admiral Bruce Fraser to his officers on HMS Duke of York after the battle.Gentlemen, the battle against the Scharnhorst has ended in victory for us. I hope that any of you who are ever called upon to lead a ship into action against an opponent many times superior, will command your ship as gallantly as the Scharnhorst was commanded today.