What did the entire Japanese navy look like during the war?
This is the Imperial Japanese Navy. From the fearsome Yamato to the swift destroyers, this is the complete catalog of 60 ships that defined the Japanese Navy in World War II. In this video, we showcase the vessels and delve into the history of the Japanese Navy during World War II.
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Timecodes:
00:00 — The Imperial Japanese Navy: Introduction and the Scope of the Project
00:11 — Aircraft Carriers: The Basis of the Fleet's Strike Power
02:46 — Battleships: Iron Giants and a Symbol of Strength
04:44 — Heavy and Light Cruisers: The Fleet's "Fists"
07:34 — Destroyers and Escort Ships: Sea Wolves
09:06 — Japan's Submarine Forces and Secret Weapons