Cobi WWII 4854: Battleship Bismarck scale 1:700 (590 Pieces)

Cobi WWII 4854: Battleship Bismarck scale 1:700 (590 Pieces)Discover the mighty German battleship Bismarck in 1: 700 scale! A perfect gift for history buffs, military enthusiasts and warship model collectors. This 1: 700 scale model consists of 590 precision pieces and faithfully reproduces every detail of the legendary battleship, allowing you to better understand its design and history. The Tirpitz and Bismarck models are a continuation of the 1: 700 scale model series from COBI. Collect them all and see how

Discover the mighty German battleship Bismarck in 1:700 scale! A perfect gift for history buffs, military enthusiasts and warship model collectors.

This 1:700 scale model consists of 590 precision pieces and faithfully reproduces every detail of the legendary battleship, allowing you to better understand its design and history.

The Tirpitz and Bismarck models are a continuation of the 1:700 scale model series from COBI. Collect them all and see how perfectly their accuracy combines with their compact size!

The creation of the battleship Bismarck

The Bismarck was the first of two battleships of the Bismarck class, built for the Kriegsmarine. Named after German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, the ship was launched on February 14, 1939, and completed in August 1940. With an impressive displacement of approximately 41,700 tons and an armament of eight 38 cm main guns in four twin turrets, Bismarck was a symbol of German naval power.

King of the Atlantic

In May 1941, Bismarck embarked on her famous operation in the Atlantic, aiming to disrupt Allied sea lanes. During her service, the ship participated in the Battle of the Denmark Strait, where she sank the British battlecruiser Hood. Shortly thereafter, Bismarck became the target of an intensive search by the Royal Navy. Ultimately, on May 27, 1941, she was sunk by the British fleet, ending her short but legendary career.