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A Tale of Two Torpedoes

The Sinking of the German Battleship Bismarck

2021-05-17 18:00:00 2021-05-17 19:00:00 America/New_York A Tale of Two Torpedoes May is the 80th Anniversary of the sinking of the Bismarck. Learn what it took from the Royal Navy to sink this giant battleship where 2,000 men lost their lives. Register for a Zoom link. Portage Lakes - Zoom

Monday, May 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-05-17 18:00:00 2021-05-17 19:00:00 America/New_York A Tale of Two Torpedoes May is the 80th Anniversary of the sinking of the Bismarck. Learn what it took from the Royal Navy to sink this giant battleship where 2,000 men lost their lives. Register for a Zoom link. Portage Lakes - Zoom

May is the 80th Anniversary of the sinking of the Bismarck. Learn what it took from the Royal Navy to sink this giant battleship where 2,000 men lost their lives. Register for a Zoom link.

The German battleship Bismarck was one of the deadliest ships afloat at the beginning of World War II. The story of the nine-day chase and destruction of the Bismarck was full of so many twists and turns that it could have been written by Hollywood. 

Join WRHS Chief Curator Eric Rivet to hear the saga of the KMS Bismarck, and learn how the epic story hinged on two torpedoes, one British and one German.

This program will be presented on Zoom.

You will receive an e-mail with the participation weblink three days before the program. Please contact the Library if you are unable to attend.

If you do not have an e-mail address, please call 330.644.7050 to learn how to participate by phone.

A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited.

Please do not share this program link. Interested friends and family should contact the Library for registration.

Log in 10 minutes prior to the program to check your computer connection.

We understand that some participants may be uncomfortable appearing on-screen. Doing so is not mandatory for participation.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

TAGS: | World War II | virtual event | History |

Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Cheryl Luck

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter
Mon, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Mar 29 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter)

About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

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