Prince of Wales sinking - Australian Troops in World War Two

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Prince of Wales sinking - Australian Troops in World War Two

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East Coast of Malaya. 1941-12-10. The new RN battleship HMS Prince of Wales and the battle cruiser HMS Repulse were sunk by Japanese air attack on 1941-12-10. 800 lives were lost. HMS Prince of Wales is seen listing heavily after the attack. Members of the crew scramble over the side into life boats.

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10/12/1941
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Australian War Memorial
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