The Other WW2 Super Bomb You've Never Heard Of
On November 12, 1944, the cold Norwegian fjord reverberated with the approach of Lancaster bombers, each carrying a revolutionary payload: the colossal 12,000-pound Tallboy bombs. These behemoths were designed to pierce deep into their targets before detonating, a feat never before achieved in military history.

As the crews approached the Kriegsmarine battleship Tirpitz, tension gripped the men. The bombardier's voice cut through the silence: (QUOTE) “Steady.” He then aligned the Tallboy with its target. With a heavy release, the bomb plunged, driven by gravity at speeds close to the sound barrier.

Moments later, a colossal explosion rocked the fjord; the Tallboy had struck, burrowing through the Tirpitz's armor before unleashing its destructive power deep within.

The enormous battleship, once an emblem of naval strength, was left fatally wounded, flames and smoke marking the impact of a weapon that redefined aerial warfare.

As the aircraft turned away, more bombers approached, ready to unleash their Tallboys on the wounded giant and sink her for good.