During the Japanese air attack on December 10, 1941, HMS Repulse gained fame for remarkable, cruiser-like agility under Captain William Tennant, dodging approximately 19 torpedoes. Utilizing high speed and sharp, full-helm turns, Repulse twisted through torpedo tracks, with crew observing white wakes harmlessly passing. Despite these maneuvers, she was eventually overwhelmed and sunk. "Hit Me If You Can": Repulse's maneuverability was described as akin to a light cruiser, despite its 32,000-ton