These battles underscore the battleship's central role in naval warfare during the first half of the 20th century. However, the aircraft carrier would eventually make these big warships obsolete.
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Unearth the secrets of Scapa Flow's legendary battleship, the Kronprinz Wilhelm, from its historical significance to the thrill of exploring the enormous wreck.