What was the name of the British battleship sunk in 1941 during World War II?
Category: History · Difficulty: easy
Hint: It was one of the largest warships of its time.
Answer
HMS Hood
Explanation
HMS Hood was sunk during the Battle of the Denmark Strait in which it faced the German battleship Bismarck.
This is an easy history riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is HMS Hood.
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