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Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse: End of Battleship Dominance

The sinking of Force Z, consisting of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse, was a pivotal moment in naval history, signalling the end of the battleship era and the rise of air power as the dominant force in naval warfare. This event marked the first time in naval history that capital ships—without the protection of air cover—were sunk purely by air power while actively defending themselves in the open sea. The loss of these ships not only crippled British naval strength in the Pacific, but it also served as a brutal demonstration of the effectiveness of air power over traditional surface fleets.