A system error has occurred. Two men were killed and fifteen were injured in the attack. This was in accordance with the "hail of fire" theory, which emphasized smaller, rapid firing guns over larger and slower guns. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Friedrich Fritz Fred Scharnhorst I found on Findagrave.com. Follow the logo below, and you too can contribute toThe Bridge: Enjoy what you just read? She was 234.9m (770ft 8in) long overall and had a beam of 30m (98ft 5in) and a maximum draft of 9.9m (32ft 6in). Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Scharnhorst returned to Germany, and was repaired at the Deutsche Werke in Kiel. Six 53.3cm (21in) above-water torpedo tubes, taken from the light cruisers Nrnberg and Leipzig, were installed in 1942. Temporary repairs allowed Scharnhorst to return to 22 knots (41km/h; 25mph). Prince August was a first cousin of the king, a classmate of Clausewitz, and his superior officer between 1804-1808. Friedrich Scharnhorst (1834 - 1892) How do we create a person's profile? Repair work lasted until July, which caused the ship to be unavailable during Operation Rheinbung, the sortie by the new battleship Bismarck in May 1941. 518 N Magnolia Ave, Lansing, MI, 48912-3125. The water was quickly drained from turret Bruno's magazine. The cruiser opened fire three minutes later, followed by Norfolk two minutes after. Email addresses. In the first decade of Napoleons rise, the question about the origins of French lethality preoccupied military writers. Scharnhorst believed in military historys crucial role in the education of military professionals, for it could provide them with an opportunity to study wars complex conditions. Please enter your email and password to sign in. The two battleships steamed off to the northwest to search for more shipping. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Scharnhorst's forward turret was put out of action by severe flooding. [26] After approximately an hour of shooting, the German battleships sent Glorious to the bottom. [21] The purpose of the sortie was to interrupt Allied efforts to resupply the Norwegians and to relieve the pressure on German troops fighting in Norway. Admiral Marschall detached Admiral Hipper and the four destroyers to refuel in Trondheim, while he would steam to the Harstad area. In addition to Clausewitz, the group also included August Neidhardt von Gneisenau, Hermann von Boyen, Karl von Grolman, Karl von Tiedemann, and Prince August.[13]. Family inheritance and improvement in social status allowed Scharnhorsts parents to dream big for their son, though. The fourth hit the ship in the bow. [20] Original title Entwickelung der allgemeinen Ursachen des Glcks der Franzosen in dem Revolutionskriege, und insbesondere in den Feldzgen von 1794. You can find its modern German version for instance in Gerhard von Scharnhorst, Ausgewhlte Schriften, edited by Ursula von Gersdorff Osnabrck: Biblio Verlag, 1983), 47-110. Shell splinters started a fire in the ammunition magazine, which forced the Germans to flood both forward magazines to prevent an explosion. You cannot merge a memorial into itself. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. At 18:32 Scharnhorst (as the closer ship) opened fire with her main armament on Glorious, at a range of 26,000m (28,000yd; 16mi). Memorial ID. Thanks for your help! Her anti-aircraft armament consisted of fourteen 10.5cm L/65 and sixteen 3.7cm (1.5in) SK C/30 L/83, and initially ten 2cm (0.79in) C/30 anti-aircraft guns. and trans. Header Image: Portrait of General Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst painted by the Circle of Friedrich Bury (Wikimedia). The blast damaged the ship's circuit breakers and knocked out her electrical system for 20minutes. While his position as a mentor to Clausewitz is of no small significance, Scharnhorst deserves recognition for his ideas, and they should be studied in their own right. It passed through the upper and middle decks before exploding on the main armored deck, which contained the blast. Heavy ice in the Baltic kept the ship there until February 1940 when she could return to Wilhelmshaven, arriving on 5 February. Becke Margarethe Gloistein (geb. The few instances of this personal experience now become the yardstick, and all similar occurrences are judged according to them, even if the circumstances and the results are marked by a greater diversity. Vanya Eftimova Bellinger and The Strategy Bridge would like to thank Air Universitys Muir S.Fairchild Research Information Center for its support for this project. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 76 Squadron RAF flew the extra 200 miles (320km) to reach Scharnhorst and the rest of the raid on Brest went ahead as planned, with Prinz Eugen and Gneisenau as their principal targets. [46] By 06:30, they had passed Cherbourg, at which point they were joined by a flotilla of torpedo boats. It either had to openly switch sides, fight France with everything it had and utterly defeat Napoleon, or face national disintegration. These rescue operations were interrupted by the appearance of the cruiser Newcastle. A third shell hit the deck next to turret Caesar and caused some flooding; shell splinters caused significant casualties. In 1808, the commission announced sweeping measures, including: appointments based on meritocracy and a phasing-out of the nobilitys privileged access over the officer corps; a new emphasis on education and training; and abandonment of the most severe corporal punishments. His humble origins, however, made this impossible in the Hanoverian Army. During the maneuvers, she collided with the German submarineU-523, which caused damage that necessitated dry-docking for repairs. A Genius For War: The German Army And General Staff, 18071945. Scharnhorst lacked pedigree, and with his massive head and sturdy body looked nothing like the dashing aristocratic officers who still dominated the Prussian Army. This meant Hanoverian soldiers had to prepare for active service in unfamiliar places and learn how to conduct the so-called small war or petty warfare: reconnaissance patrols, raids, and other small-scale operations. Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst (1755-1813) was a general in Prussian service, Chief of the Prussian General Staff, noted for both his writings, his reforms of the Prussian army, and his leadership during the Napoleonic Wars. While serving as a squadron flagship, Scharnhorst carried an additional 10 officers and 61 enlisted men. The explosion tore a large gash in the side of the hull and allowed 1,220t (1,200 long tons; 1,340 short tons) of water into the ship, flooding 30 watertight spaces within five main watertight compartments. [50] The engine room crews managed to restart the first turbine at 15:49, nearly twenty minutes after the mine explosion. Friedrich G Sauer from Lansing, MI. On the Life and Character of Scharnhorst. Historical and Political Writings, ed. At 13:15, Bey decided to return to base, and at 13:43, he dismissed the destroyers and instructed them to return to port. The ship was now fighting with only two-thirds of her main battery. [13], By 17:16, Rawalpindi was burning badly and in the process of sinking. Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were the covering force for the assaults on Narvik and Trondheim; the two ships left Wilhelmshaven on the morning of 7 April. Scharnhorst fired a salvo from turret Caesar before turning and increasing speed to disengage from the cruisers. He received a wound in the foot in the Battle of Grossgrschen on May 2, 1813, not serious enough to stop him from traveling on a diplomatic mission. Scharnhorst harbored a deep conviction that education and knowledge could empower officers and help them navigate a complex field. Reorganisation by Carl Rchling (Wikimedia). 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. But most people haven't heard of Operation Berlin, the time 2 German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau successfully broke out and raided the convoy lanes and influenced Bismarck's fateful mission. As a result, she went back to the dockyard for extensive modification of the bow. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Shortly before 12:25, Scharnhorst hit Norfolk twice with 28cm shells. The third 454kg bomb hit aft of the rear 28cm turret, about 3m (9.8ft) from the side of the ship. Two days later, the German flotilla intercepted the British armed merchant cruiser Rawalpindi. The subjects had to become citizens of the state and this new political reality, eager to defend that state. By 3 February, the two battleships had evaded the last British cruiser patrol, and had broken into the open Atlantic. All German capital ships deployed to the Atlantic were therefore out of action. A repair ship completed work on the vessel in two weeks. [62], On 22 December Dnitz ordered Bey to be ready to go to sea on a three-hour notice. [17] Friedrich Wilhelm agonized for weeks but decided to throw all the nations weight and energy behind the anti-Napoleonic coalition. [12], To fulfill his reform agenda, Scharnhorst surrounded himself with a group of talented officers, some of them his former students. [32] Scharnhorst managed to sink only one ship during the encounter, the 6000 ton tanker Lustrous. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. She was the lead ship of her class, which included her sister ship Gneisenau. Nothing in Scharnhorsts early life suggested that he would become a great military reformer and a Prussian war hero. Only the centerline shaft was operational, which permitted a speed of only 10 knots (19km/h; 12mph). In early 1942, after British bombing raids, the two ships made the Channel Dash up the English Channel from occupied France to Germany. [48][49], Scharnhorst did not make the voyage unscathed, however; at 15:31 she struck an air-dropped magnetic mine in the mouth of the Scheldt, abreast of the forward superfiring turret. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Trevor N. Dupuy. The next day, Scharnhorst left Stavanger for Kiel, where repairs were carried out, lasting some six months. The Scharnhorst family was not noble; they were free peasants, and his father served as a non-commissioned officer in the Hanoverian Army. [15] Reinhard Hhn, Scharnhorsts Vermchtnis (Frankfurt am Main: Bernard&Graefe Verlag, 1972), 312-313. [59], With the rapidly deteriorating military situation for the German Army on the Eastern Front, it became increasingly important to interrupt the flow of supplies from the Western Allies to the Soviet Union. How uncertain and fearful they are in undertaking something the circumstances require, but they have never encountered in the span of their life. This caused flooding in the bow and damaged electrical systems in the forward gun turret. Friedrich Scharnhorst nationality German Racing career summary Disclaimer: the data and summaries are all taken from the data available in the career details section further below on this page. The second and third turbines were restarted at 15:55 and 16:01, respectively, which permitted a speed of 27 knots (50km/h; 31mph). Captain Otto Ciliax , Captain of the German battleship 'Scharnhorst', carries out an inspection of the crew, circa 1939. As a famed officer enjoying offers from other German states, Scharnhorst began negotiations with Prussia for a transfer. It too failed to detonate, and passed through the side of the hull, which was not protected by the main armor belt. At 17:30, shells struck the forward 15cm gun turrets and destroyed them both. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 1804 it was first found in the archives and published in Rudolf Stadelmann, Scharnhorst: Schicksal und Geistige Welt (Wiesbaden: Limes Verlag, 1952), 155-156. HMS Jamaica var en ltt kryssare av Fiji-klass i Royal Navy som frdigstlldes under andra vrldskriget.Hon var uppkallad efter den brittiska kolonin Jamaica.Fartyget tillbringade nstan hela sin krigskarrir i arktiska konvojer, med undantag fr en insats sderut fr landstigningarna i Nordafrika i november 1942. With only turret Caesar operational, all available men were sent to retrieve ammunition from the forward turrets to keep the last heavy guns supplied. The short essay below was written in 1804, in the bitter years before Scharnhorsts ideas became an accepted reform agenda. Echoing his mentors approach to teaching in On War, Clausewitz wrote that theory is meant to educate the mind of the future commander, or, more accurately, to guide him in his self-education, not to accompany him to the battlefield; just as a wise teacher guides and stimulates a young mans intellectual development, but is careful not to lead him by the hand for the rest of his life.[10]. Mobile number (517) 944-0346 . [45] By 13:00, the ships had cleared the Strait of Dover; half an hour later, a flight of six Swordfish torpedo bombers, with Spitfire escort, attacked the Germans. Two days later, Scharnhorst went to Kiel for permanent repairs. The Royal Navy joined in the attacks on the ship by sending the battleship Rodney and the aircraft carrier Ark Royal. Try again later. And it might have been less innovative than previously assumed: Count William gave his cadets a great deal of practice in solving well-defined problems in a creative, systematic, and methodical way but few, if any, tasks that fostered their ability to act quickly and decisively in novel, ambiguous circumstances.[4] Beyond his ideas, Count Williams personality had, perhaps, the greatest influence over Scharnhorst. The Hudsons dropped thirty-six 227lb (103kg) armor-piercing bombs, which all missed. Gneisenau's Seetakt radar picked up a radar contact at 04:30, which prompted the crews of both vessels to go to combat stations. Another feature of the Prussian General System was that the chief of staff served not as a mere translator and executor of his commanders wishesas was the case for Napoleon and Berthierbut as his closest partner and adviser. [22] The Germans then launched their Arado 196 float planes to search for more Allied vessels. Napoleon Bonaparte errichtet das Herzogtum Warschau . His tenure as the ship's commander was brief; in September 1939, an illness forced him to go on sick leave, and he was replaced by KzS Kurt-Caesar Hoffmann. The ice had been cleared by noon, permitting Scharnhorst's entrance to Wilhelmshaven. Michael Schoy. He was tragically killed by Prussian soldiers in battle. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The rear turret was disabled and 48 men were killed. Have a response or an idea for your own article? Year should not be greater than current year. At 17:03, Scharnhorst opened fire, and three minutes later a salvo of her 28cm guns hit Rawalpindi's bridge, killing the captain Edward Coverly Kennedy, and the majority of the officers. Search above to list available cemeteries. Unaware that they had been detected, the Germans had turned off their radar to prevent the British from picking up on the signals. [54], On 22 March, Scharnhorst, Tirpitz, and Ltzow steamed to Altafjord for repairs to damage incurred in heavy storms. [25] The two destroyers attempted to cover Glorious with smoke screens, but the German battleships could track the carrier with their radar. Learn more about merges. [47] The fighters flew at masthead-height to avoid detection by the British radar network. Ltjens' orders prohibited him from engaging Allied capital ships, and so the attack was called off. The two ships then refueled from the tankers Uckermark and Ermland on 12 March. At around the time the last turbine was restarted, a single bomber dropped several bombs approximately 90m (98yd) off Scharnhorst's port side, which caused no damage. [56] The destroyers landed some 1,000 troops, which pushed the Norwegian garrison into the mountains, completing the mission without major loss. He ruled as an enlightened Prince over his tiny-but-independent principality of some 20,000 people, north of Hanover. At the end, you will find the essay On Experience and Theory written in 1804. On the contrary, a badly prepared oneespecially a badly prepared staff officerwas an insecure actor relying on his limited experience alone. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Friedrichlived in 1832, at address. 35 Squadron RAF and No. 9, No. She was the lead ship of her class, which included her sister ship Gneisenau. Try again. 0 cemeteries found in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [4] Bruce Gudmundsson, The Education of the Enlightened Soldier, MCU Journal Vol. Friedrich Scharnhorst (1734 - 1803) How do we create a person's profile? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [16], At 09:15 the following morning, Admiral Hipper was detached to reinforce the destroyers at Narvik, which had reported engaging British forces. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. The torpedoes slowed Scharnhorst to 12 knots (22km/h; 14mph), which allowed Duke of York to close to 9,100m (10,000yd). An RAF patrol aircraft spotted the three ships that day, which prompted an air attack. Admiral Hipper and the destroyers were sent to destroy Orama, a 19,500 long tons (19,800t) passenger ship, while Atlantis, a hospital ship, was allowed to proceed unmolested. Scharnhorst was a German capital ship, alternatively described as a battleship or battlecruiser, of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [51], The ship struck another mine off Terschelling on the starboard side at 22:34. [23][24] Six minutes after opening fire, Scharnhorst scored a hit at a range of 25,600m (28,000yd; 15.9mi). In 1800, he accepted Friedrich Wilhelm IIIs offer of elevation to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and ennoblement. Napoleons glorious victory in the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt shattered the old Frederician state. [68] The first shell hit the forward superstructure and disabled Norfolk's gunnery radar. Her secondary armament consisted of twelve 15cm (5.9in) L/55 guns, eight of which were placed in two-gun turrets and the remaining four were carried in individual turrets. [34] He instead turned toward the mid-Atlantic, where Scharnhorst sank the Greek cargo ship Marathon. Scharnhorst), Circa 1719 - Hannverschen, Bremen, Prussia, Mar 28 1752 - Eggestedt, Lesum Parish, Bremen, Prussia, Becke Margrethe Gloistein (born Scharnhorst), Eggestedt, Schwanewede, Osterholz, Lower Saxony, Germany, Death of Friedrich Ludewig Scharnhorst at Eggestedt.
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