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The destruction of HMS Prince of Wales, 1941
The destruction of HMS Prince of Wales by Japanese aircraft and torpedoes near Kuantan, off the east coast of Malaya on 10 December 1941. HMS Repulse was also sunk, and a total of 1200 men lost their lives.
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1941 Attack Attacked Battles Battleship Battleships Jun20 Malaya Repulse Sinking Sunk Torpedo Torpedoed
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 10.1cm (10" x 4")
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This haunting image captures the final moments of the HMS Prince of Wales, a proud symbol of British naval power, as it sinks into the waters off the east coast of Malaya on 10 December 1941. The HMS Prince of Wales, along with its sister ship, the HMS Repulse, had been sent to the Far East to deter Japanese aggression and protect British interests. But their arrival only emboldened the Japanese, who saw the battleships as a challenge to their expanding empire. In the early hours of 10 December, Japanese aircraft and torpedoes struck the HMS Prince of Wales near Kuantan. The impact was devastating. The ship's hull was breached, and the fires that ensued could not be contained. Within hours, the once mighty battleship was engulfed in flames and sinking into the sea. The HMS Repulse met a similar fate later that day. The destruction of the HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse was a turning point in the Pacific War. It marked the first time that the Japanese had successfully engaged and sunk capital ships of the Royal Navy. A total of 1,200 men lost their lives that day, a tragic reminder of the human cost of war. This poignant photograph, taken by the Illustrated London News Ltd, captures the raw power and destruction of war. The image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men who served on these ships and the devastating consequences of conflict.
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