Konstam, Angus
Sinking Force Z 1941: The day the Imperial Japanese Navy killed the battleship (Air Campaign)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472846600
- author:
- Konstam, Angus
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 18.4 centimeters (0.31 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Sinking of Force Z 1941: A Turning Point in Naval Warfare In December 1941, the British sent a powerful naval force, Force Z, to bolster the defenses of Singapore against Japanese aggression. The force consisted of the state-of-the-art battleship HMS Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser HMS Repulse. However, they lacked air cover, which proved to be a critical disadvantage in the face of the Japanese dive-bombers and torpedo-bombers. The loss of Force Z was a disastrous blow to the British, marking the effective end of their empire in the East. The sinking also marked a significant shift in naval warfare, as air power began to replace big guns as the deciding factor in naval battles. This pivotal moment in history is examined in detail in this book. The sinking of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse remains one of the most dramatic moments in both air power and naval history, and this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the events leading up to and following the disaster.
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