85 years ago today, British destroyer HMS Glowworm crosses the bow of German Heavy Cruiser Admiral Hipper, moments before Glowworm turned and rammed Hipper, April 8, 1940. - History Education Network

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85 years ago today, British destroyer HMS Glowworm crosses the bow of German Heavy Cruiser Admiral Hipper, moments before Glowworm turned and rammed Hipper, April 8, 1940.

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