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However, this denied Axis naval forces in the region access to fuel. This was mildly seen as excessive, as it was wildly accepted that Vichy France troops would join the allies. Bombarding for 4 continuous hours, the HMS Hood managed to destroy nearly all of the remaining oil silos, and stuff. While several raids had already taken place, this was designed to soften up the actual shore installations rather then the ships themselves, as allied troops prepared to take Casablanca.Īrriving May 7, 1943, the HMS Hood, alongside a small escort of destroyers, opened fire on French shore installations at 6:00. Her first action, was to shell French targets at Casablanca.

She would replace the HMS Warspite while she underwent dire repairs. She would return to general service in January 1943.ĭuring 1943 she would be deployed to the Meditwerranean, a constant battleground in comparison to the Atlantic. Hood in Dry dock, just prior to her 1942 refitĪfter the explosion of the HMS Tiger, doubts were cast on the armor of British battlecruisers, as such plans were almost immediately set aside for the HMS Hood to receive a refit.Įventually, with her main turrets very well worn, and in a dire need of a refit, in 1942 plans were set aside to finally refit the aging Hood.įitted with a brand new superstructure, similar to the ones found on the Renown-class, the HMS Hood was given a new lease on life. The HMS Hood was extremely successful in this role, successfully sinking several German light cruisers and medium cruisers. She, alongside the HMS Beagle, would be credited with sinking the Bülow, Haus, and Voss. Reassigned to the Atlantic fleet, the HMS Hood was used mainly to hunt down German cruisers. The Hood was represent the queen at nearly every diplomatic meeting, as her great prestige was widely known.Įntering WW2 direly needing a refit, the HMS Hood was scheduled to be serviced in 1942, but due to materials restrictions, the Hood's refitment was cancelled. Periodically refitted, the HMS Hood was seen as one of the most important and illustrious warships of the royal navy. In the inter war period, the Hood remained flagship of the Pacific Fleet, patrolling and enforcing the queens will on the British colonies.