Victory at Sea - Imperial Japanese

The Japanese understood the potential of airpower, early on, creating an effective carrier arm. In addition, the Imperial Japanese Navy possessed a powerful battleship force, which included the largest and most powerful battleships in the world, the Yamato and the Musashi.

The Imperial Japanese Navy’s potential was demonstrated in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, devastating the US fleet at anchor. Midway was the turning point of naval war in the Pacific and, thereafter, the Japanese were unable to make headway against the increasing carrier strength of the US Navy. With the victorious Allies pushing towards the Japanese islands, kamikaze aircraft and other suicide weapons were deployed against US forces.

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Victory at Sea Kumano 1944
Kumano was of the Mogami-class, which consisted of four heavy cruisers which served in the Imperial Japanese Navy. These were exceptionally large for light cruisers, but were constructed in such a manner as to obey the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922, but could easily...

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Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero flights
The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a fast, modern fighter, but had no armour for the pilot. When the Zero was in the hands of aggressive and well-trained pilots this weakness was rarely apparent. The A6-M5 model Zero featured improved engine, armament and protection, although...

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Victory at Sea - Nagato
The flagship of the Japanese fleet during the attack on Pearl Harbor, the i was also the first battleship in the world to mount 16-inch guns. The Nagato continued to serve throughout the war, eventually returning to Japan as the US forces approached. With...

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Victory at Sea - Akizuki-class destroyers
The basic premise of the Akizuki-class destroyers was that of task force defence. As such, they were armed with eight of the new 3.9-inch dual purpose guns, considered by many to be the best Japanese anti-aircraft gun of World War Two, whose characteristics can...

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Victory at Sea - Soryu
As the lead ship of her class of fleet carriers, the Sōryū was built around a sleek cruiser-style hull and powerful engines, enabling her to outrun the carrier Kaga at only about 40% power. In fact, at the time of her launch, Sōryū was...

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Victory at Sea - Agano
The Agano-class was designed as a swift and lightly armoured replacement for the aging Tenryu, Kuma and Nagara classes. They were predominantly used as destroyer and cruiser leaders. The lead ship in the class, the Agano, saw action in the Battle of Empress Augusta...

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Victory at Sea - Troop Ship
While the big liners represented the glamorous end of conveying armies around the globe (if such a word can be applied to those duties) smaller cargo liners performed as valuable a role carrying both troops and supplies. Contains one resin & metal vessel, with...

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Victory at Sea - Liner
During the 1920s and 1930s, liners plied the seaways as the ultimate symbol of travel luxury. After September 1939, many were requisitioned and served as fast troop transports, carrying thousands of troops across the globe. Contains one resin & metal vessel, with game aids....

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Victory at Sea: Hiei
The Kongō-class battleship Hiei joined Kirishima and six Japanese fast carriers of the First Air Fleet Striking Force (Akagi, Kaga, Sōryū, Hiryū, Shōkaku, and Zuikaku) where it would participate in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Hiei saw extensive action in the Pacific at...

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