Corrected entry: In the scene where Kenneth More first enters the operations room he complains about a naval rating's uniform while his own jacket is not properly buttoned up.
Corrected entry: The Director of Operations is handed a fuel state for KGV and Rodney, and is advised they are 140 miles astern of Bismarck. He asks if they steam at full speed can they catch her. Since Bismarck can steam at 30 knots, and the British ships at 28 and 23 knots respectively, it was a question that shouldn't have even been broached.
Correction: Because of damage to her fuel tanks from Prince of Wales, Bismarck had to reduce speed to 20 knots.
Correction: So? During my 'nasho' - National Service - in the Navy officers would pull this kind of stunt all the time. Just telling us who was in charge, as they did (and, no doubt, still do). Note from Submission Checker: I, too, have heard of this, just yesterday 10/28/05, in the Army National Guard.