Commenting on the naval battle in the Atlantic in a lengthy article in yesterday's Red Fleet organ, the Soviet Navy stated: "The operation was of great interest, firstly because almost all naval arms participated. The German and British battleships met in this engagement practically speaking for the first time in the present war and aircraft and their mobile bases of aircraft carriers played a prominent role and the import. ance of the value of the torpedo was once more confirmed.
"Unfortunately lessons cannot be drawn until further details are known."
The article specially mentions that it is expected that the fate of the Prine Eugen, Nazi cruiser accompanying the Bismarck, will be cleared up in the next few days.
"The operation was specially significant for its length, which was unprecedented in this war," added the article.
A well known writer, M. Ivanov, a member of the Academy of Sciences, commenting on the same action in the "Trud" declared: "The role the British naval aircraft played throughout the operation, combining reconnaissance with assault on the enemy, demands notice. Reuler.
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