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I think I'd have to give the advantage to the KGV class, but the Bismark was probably the second best for a short time. It was rapidly overtaken by American (North Carolina, South Dakota, Iowa), French (Richelieu after American refit) and Japanese (Yamato) designs, however, all of which were already under construction or even launched by the time Bismark was commissioned. Bismark certainly wasn't some truly legendary monster.

Probably yes, but I'm not sure.

http://www.combinedfleet.com/baddest.htm
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Look at this site, it's pretty cool.

Yeah, I'm familiar with Combined Fleet.

I know a lot of ships crossed the ocean and a lot of people went to Ellis Island
Its a great place to visit now and see what happened to them
I have been to the Island twice but I can't imagination doing it years ago on coffin ships

I thought the Americans had the best metal, but you're right about King George V having the best metal.

It was very stressful for immigrants entering the United States.

now its a 7 hour flight

Instead of an arduous 10 day voyage.

Hard to tell....it would likely depend upon crew skill like dogfights do.

If it's long range, the British win, if it's shorter range, the Germans win.

That determination would then come down to superior skill and reconnaissance, and I know the British have the advantage in the latter.

The British reconnaissance is what ultimately screwed Bismarck.

Titanic, the musical?

Yamato vs. USS Iowa.

Hey sorry for late reply, I was away for a couple days. Yes, I watched the movie Passchendaele for a Canadian history class in University a couple years ago. Written by Canadian Paul Gross, and I think his Grandfaher was in WWI so it gave him the motivation to write it. Yes, the movie revolves around Calgary, his hometown. I'm from Ontario, but I've been to Calgary 4 or 5 times and it definitely matches the rolling hills in the film.
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While it does focus on the western front, it also tells the story from Alberta's standpoint. Our Prime Minister at the time was Borden, and he did in 1917 introduce Conscription to meet a quota, however I don't think it went into effect. Yes, you're right, all of our recruits were volunteers. There was such a love for Britain at the time that Canadians wanted to go and help. The same thing happened previously for the Boer/South African War. Canada has never forcibly conscribed anyone to my knowledge. WWII was also volunteer.
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Yes when I think of WWII, I think of Juno Beach at Dieppe mostly for Canadian troops. Somewhere they were involved heavily was in supplying Britain though. Some people know I'm sure that Canada had many merchant ships going over, and they were heavily targeted by U-Boats. Probably involved in the Battle of the Atlantic. Yes, Normandy for sure. As far as I know also, Canada played a role in the Netherlands as well..apparently there are monuments there for them.

Haha...is that like Spring time in Germany with Hitler?

Great movie...I saw it by accident in the super market in a bin for $5. I couldn't resist because WWI movies are so rare.