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The Sinking of the HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse
1:02:14 - 1:06:01 (03:47)
The historical event of the sinking of the HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse during World War II is recounted, including the use of torpedoes to slow down the ships and the resulting damage that caused them to sink.
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