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HMS Resolution as a forgotten battleship

HMS Resolution is proposed as a more thoroughly forgotten World War II battleship than USS Indiana despite the name's long Royal Navy history.

Question

Which World War II battleship is most forgotten?

Short answer

HMS Resolution is a strong candidate because even people familiar with the R class often overlook her despite the name's distinguished history.

Notes

Resolution is proposed as a more neglected World War II battleship than Indiana. Revenge, Royal Sovereign, Royal Oak, and Ramillies have more readily remembered histories, while students are described struggling to name the fifth R-class ship. Resolution was nevertheless a long-established naval name. Its battle honours ranged across age-of-sail engagements and later Atlantic and Norwegian service.