The sinking of the Prince of Wales and the Repulse by a few Japanese aircraft marked a significant shift in the cost-to-benefit ratio in naval combat during the mid-twentieth century. Despite the expensive and sophisticated technology of the British ships, they were easily targeted, leading to the loss of over 800 lives. This event, which shocked Winston Churchill, exemplified a change in warfare dynamics, highlighting the vulnerability of large ships to smaller, agile enemy aircraft.
Japan's rising sun goes supernova and engulfs a huge area of Asia and the Pacific. A war without mercy begins to develop infusing the whole conflict with a savage vibe.