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HMS Hood, a renowned British battlecruiser, met its tragic end during the Battle of the Denmark Strait. This fierce naval engagement pitted the British Royal Navy against the German Kriegsmarine. As the battle raged, HMS Hood, known for its impressive size and firepower, was targeted by the German battleship Bismarck. A devastating salvo from Bismarck's main guns struck Hood, causing a catastrophic explosion that tore the ship apart.