Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On Christmas Day 1943, the mighty German battlecruiser Scharnhorst set sail from her lair in Norway to attack the vital Allied Arctic convoys. Known for her speed and infamous 'Channel Dash,' the Scharnhorst posed a devastating threat to the Soviet supply lifeline. But the Royal Navy, armed with top-secret intelligence from Bletchley Park, was waiting.
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On Christmas Day 1943, the mighty German battlecruiser Scharnhorst set sail from her lair in Norway to attack the vital Allied Arctic convoys. Known for her speed and infamous 'Channel Dash,' the Scharnhorst posed a devastating threat to the Soviet supply lifeline. But the Royal Navy, armed with top-secret intelligence from Bletchley Park, was waiting.
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You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: bit.ly/4pyExyn
You can find more from us on:
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This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
#warstories #documentary #military
