British aircraft sink the German battleship 'Tirpitz' in Tromso, Norway.

Activity in European Theater of Operations. Animated map shows Tromso, Norway. Views of attempts to sink the Tirpitz in October 1944 show extensive smoke cover that hides the battleship Tirpitz. Later, on November 12, 1944, aerial views show British aircraft bombing the Tirpitz. German Battleship Tirpitz bombed thrice and sinks at Tromso, Norway.