Yamato (Japanese: 大和; named after the ancient Yamato Province) was the lead ship of her class of battleships built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) shortly before World War II.

Yamato is the son of Kaidou. Born as Kaidou's daughter and groomed from a young age to be his heir, Yamato instead developed a profound admiration for the legendary samurai Kouzuki …

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Mar 3, 2024 · Summary: The tragic fate of the battleship Yamato in 1945 embodies Japan’s ultimate sacrifice during World War II, aiming to defend Okinawa but ultimately failing to impact …

1 day ago · Japan’s Yamato-class were the largest battleships ever built—massive guns, thick armor, and tragic deaths under U.S. air power. Their story still warns today’s navies.

Explore the rise and dramatic sinking of the Yamato, Japan’s massive WWII battleship, built in secret and lost in a final mission against American forces in 1945.

The last IJN battleships IJN Yamato, like Bismarck, is the subject of a post-war myth. Mysterious, because classified as highly secretive, it was known only by name by the US secret service in …

May 13, 2025 · The Yamato was unique compared to other warships from the era, not only because it was the largest battleship on the sea. It was different in that it embodied the entire …

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Feb 8, 2024 · The Yamato-class battleships were the heaviest and most heavily armed battleships ever constructed. The Yamato was the lead ship of this class. She remains one of the most …