Tokyo. May 26.
Weighing all aspects of the Anzlo-German naval battle off Greenland. the victory by the brand new Bi: marck, completed last year, over th 20-year old H.M.S. Hood must be considered natural Captain Hideo Hiraide of the Navy Press Bureau commented, H.M, S. Hood, being a super-cruiser, was not only lighter-armoured but was also probably slowed down by age to 27-28 knots against the Bismarck's 32 knots, Captain Hiraide said, enabling the German vessel to maintain an advantageous firing pos tion, The Bismarck furthermore must have had superior firing range as well as better üre-control and penetrating power. being a newer ship.
Nevertheless. the direct hit on the magazine room must be considered "lucky," the officer said.
Captain Hiraide declared that the weather was in favour of the superior unit because darkness of the locale of the naval clash lasts only two to three hours at this time of the year, and furthermore there was little fog.—Domei.
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