Ni 08:43, lookouts on King George V spotted her, some 23,000 m (25,000 yd) away. ní iṣẹju mẹrin lẹhinna, Rodney's two forward turrets, comprising six 16 in (406 mm) guns, opened fire, then King George V's 14 in (356 mm) guns began firing. Bismarck returned at 08:50 with her forward guns; with her second salvo, she straddled Rodney. thereafter, Tovey intended to steam directly at Bismarck until he was about 8 nmi (15 km; 9.2 mi) away. at that point, he would turn south to put his ships parallel to his target. at 08:43, lookouts on King George V spotted her, some 23,000 m (25,000 yd) away. ní iṣẹju mẹrin lẹ́yìn náà, Rodney's two forward turrets, comprising six 16 in (406 mm) guns, opened fire, then King George V's 14 in (356 mm) guns began firing.
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