Repulse's response to air attack emphasized sharp manoeuvring and repeated evasive turns. Prince of Wales tried to fight off the aircraft with gunfire. A dancing-partner comparison illustrates the difference: Repulse is the agile professional, while Prince of Wales is the powerful partner with less rhythm.
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Repulse's evasive turns and Prince of Wales's gunfire
A dance analogy contrasts Repulse's manoeuvring under air attack with Prince of Wales's defensive gunfire.