Historical Events tagged with "air attack"
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HMS Vestal Sinks, Last British Royal Navy Ship
HMS Vestal was the last British Royal Navy ship sunk during World War II. On July 26, 1945, while docked in Tobruk, Libya, she was targeted and struck by enemy action. Despite efforts to salvage her and extinguish the fire, the damage was too severe, leading to her sinking. The ship was a valued asset, and her loss marked a significant moment in the waning days of the war.
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The Imperial Japanese Navy launched a significant carrier-based air attack on Colombo, Ceylon, targeting both port and civilian facilities. During this assault, the Royal Navy's cruisers HMS Cornwall and HMS Dorsetshire were sunk, marking a crucial moment in the Indian Ocean raid. This event demonstrated the expanding reach and capabilities of the Japanese naval forces in World War II, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by Allied positions in the region.
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