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Japanese battleship Yamato
The Japanese battleship Yamato at sea, which, with her sister ship Musashi was the biggest ever built (by the time of the Second World War) displacing over 70, 000 tons at deep load. Date: c.1942
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1. Title: "Mighty Yamato: The Monster Warship of the Japanese Navy during World War II" 2.. The Japanese battleship Yamato, depicted in this evocative photograph taken around 1942, was an engineering marvel and a symbol of the military might of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. With her sister ship Musashi, Yamato was the largest warship ever built by that time, displacing over 70,000 tons at deep load. This colossal vessel dwarfed other warships of the era, making a formidable presence on the high seas. Yamato, which translates to "great wave from the sea," was commissioned in 1941 and was intended to be the centerpiece of Japan's naval power. Armed with nine 46-centimeter (18.5-inch) main guns, 16 secondary guns, and 22 anti-aircraft guns, Yamato was a formidable force against both land and sea targets. The ship was also protected by an extensive armor belt, making it nearly impervious to enemy fire. Despite its impressive size and armament, Yamato's first and only major engagement during the war took place on April 7, 1945, during the Battle of the Philippines Sea. In this decisive battle, Yamato led a suicide mission against the United States' Task Force 38, resulting in the loss of over 2,700 crew members and the eventual sinking of the battleship. This photograph captures the Japanese battleship Yamato at sea, its imposing silhouette against the horizon, a testament to the naval power and determination of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The Yamato's legacy continues to fascinate military historians and enthusiasts, who study its design, construction, and ultimately, its tragic end.
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