Victory at Sea : HMS King George V

Built to defend Britain in the war that was clearly coming, the King George V-class of battleships compromised their main armaments, which were reduced to 14-inch guns, to fulfil treaty obligations. However, by mounting ten of them, HMS King George V could pack a fearsome punch. It was also very fast for such a well armoured ship. The King George V served successfully in many campaigns, including the sinking of the Bismarck, the invasions of Sicily and Italy and finished the war in the Pacific fleet.