The 1 Time Battleships Actually Sunk an Aircraft Carrier
The Glorious was sunk, along with both destroyers, with only 39 survivors out of nearly 1,600 crew members. The event remains one of the few instances where battleships single-handedly defeated an aircraft carrier in World War II, leading to significant controversy and historical debate.
About the Author
Sébastien Roblin holds a master’s degree in conflict resolution from Georgetown University and served as a university instructor for the Peace Corps in China. He has also worked in education, editing, and refugee resettlement in France and the United States. He currently writes on security and military history for War Is Boring.
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