Скачать или смотреть The German Cruiser Königsberg | Kriegsmarine Light Cruiser of World War II

The light cruiser Königsberg was one of the earliest warships lost by Germany during World War II and became a symbol of both the ambition and vulnerability of the Kriegsmarine. Commissioned in the 1920s and modernized for war, Königsberg played a key role in Operation Weserübung, the German invasion of Norway in 1940.
Trapped in the port of Bergen after suffering damage from coastal defenses, the cruiser became a prime target for British naval aviation. On April 10, 1940, Königsberg was sunk by Fleet Air Arm dive bombers, marking the first major warship destroyed by air attack alone.
This documentary explores the cruiser’s design, combat service, and dramatic destruction, highlighting how air power permanently changed naval warfare.
📌 Topics Covered:
• Design and armament of the Königsberg class
• Interwar naval strategy
• Role in the invasion of Norway
• Bergen harbor engagement
• British carrier-based air attack
• Strategic and historical significance
• Lessons for naval warfare
🎥 Presented in a fact-based WWII naval documentary style, focused on operational detail and historical impact.
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⏱️ Chapters — 24:05 min
00:00 – 02:10 | A New German Cruiser
Post–World War I naval rebuilding.
02:10 – 04:40 | Design and Firepower
Speed, guns, and limitations.
04:40 – 07:10 | Kriegsmarine Strategy
Germany’s surface fleet doctrine.
07:10 – 10:00 | Operation Weserübung
The invasion of Norway.
10:00 – 12:30 | Bergen Under Fire
Damage from Norwegian coastal batteries.
12:30 – 14:50 | Trapped in the Fjord
Repairs, fuel shortages, and vulnerability.
14:50 – 17:20 | British Air Attack
Skua dive bombers strike.
17:20 – 19:40 | Sinking of Königsberg
The first warship sunk solely by aircraft.
19:40 – 21:50 | Strategic Consequences
Shockwaves through naval doctrine.
21:50 – 24:05 | Legacy and Wreck
Postwar discovery and remembrance.
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📚 Historical Sources
• Erich Gröner, German Warships 1815–1945
• Clay Blair, Hitler’s U-Boat War (naval context)
• Royal Navy operational reports
• Fleet Air Arm squadron records
• Norwegian coastal defense archives
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This documentary is produced for educational and historical purposes only.
It does not glorify warfare or Nazi ideology. All events are examined with respect for historical context and human loss.
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