Скачать или смотреть The Sinking of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse (1941)

The tragic sinking of the British battleships HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse on December 10, 1941, was a defining moment in World War II naval history. It showcased the growing power of air attacks and marked a turning point in military strategy, highlighting the vulnerability of battleships without air cover.
This devastating loss occurred just days after the infamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, as part of Japan’s larger strategy to dominate Southeast Asia. The modern battleship HMS Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser HMS Repulse were key components of Force Z, a British naval task force deployed to halt Japanese aggression in the Pacific. Force Z was commanded by Admiral Sir Tom Phillips, who underestimated the threat posed by Japanese air power, leading to one of the most significant naval defeats of the war.

This historic event underscored the shifting balance of naval warfare during World War II, where air superiority began to eclipse traditional battleship strength.

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