In the North Atlantic… British commanders do not know the Bismark's location but Lutjen breaks radio silence to report and is picked up on the British direction-finding equipment. This information is passed to Admiral Tovey but is at first misinterpreted. Tovey now has King George V and Rodney, but both are short of fuel and by this mistake they lose their chance of meeting the Bismark unless her speed can be reduced.

In the Mediterranean… On Crete, German forces begin to advance westward toward Galatas. The fighting is very intense and the town changes hands several times.