On December 26, 1943, the British battleship HMS Duke of York sank the German battleship Scharnhorst at the Battle of the North Cape. Utilizing radar superiority, Duke of York crippled the German ship with 14-inch shell hits, destroying her fire control and reducing her speed, allowing British destroyers to deliver fatal torpedo hits. Step-by-Step Engagement: Duke of York vs. Scharnhorst Initial Contact (Approx. 16:17): HMS Duke of York established radar contact with Scharnhorst at a range of 22