Created by Tom Horn on 16 Nov 2009, Last Update on 16 Nov 2009

HMS Repulse Sunk - 10 Dec 1941

Attacked and sunk by 86 Japanese bombers and torpedo bombers. Repulse was fatally hit and soon developed a severe list to port over a period of about six minutes. It was clear that she was sinking, and sinking fast.

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Tags : Britain,Malaysia,Japan,Naval,Aerial,Pacific,Combat

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