Scharnhorst Sinks HMS Glorious Aircraft Carrier

The sinking of HMS Glorious by the German battleship Scharnhorst marked a critical naval engagement during World War II. HMS Glorious was an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy, which was operating in the Norwegian Sea. At the time of the attack, the British ships were without air cover, making them vulnerable to enemy action. The Scharnhorst, equipped with superior firepower and armor, engaged the British vessels, resulting in the loss of the aircraft carrier and two destroyers. This incident highlighted the strategic challenges faced by the British Navy in maintaining air support for their naval operations, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Europe. The loss of HMS Glorious not only represented a significant blow to British naval capabilities but also underscored the importance of air superiority in naval warfare. The event contributed to the overall assessment of naval tactics and the need for better coordination between air and naval forces in future operations.