The Yamato - Largest battleship in History (Behemoth)
TLDRThe video script details the history and fate of the Yamato-class battleships, the largest and most powerful of their time, used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. Designed to counter the American Pacific Fleet, these battleships featured massive artillery and impressive armor. Despite their grandeur, they saw limited action, with the Yamato being used as a flagship and later in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The Musashi met its end in the same battle. The Yamato's final voyage, Operation Ten-Go, ended with its sinking during an attack by U.S. forces, marking the end of the Japanese Imperial Navy. The video also promotes the World of Warships game, offering viewers a chance to use the code 'PLAYWARSHIPS2018' for exclusive in-game benefits.
Takeaways
- 🎮 World of Warships is offering a sponsorship opportunity with a code for new players: 'PLAYWARSHIPS2018'.
- 🚢 The Yamato-class battleships were the largest and most powerful ever built during World War II, designed to counter American naval supremacy.
- 🔩 Yamato-class battleships were armed with 18.1-inch guns and had armor capable of withstanding 18-inch shell impacts.
- ⚙️ These battleships had a top speed of 27 knots and a cruising range of 8,000 miles at 18 knots.
- 🛠️ The Yamato's armor weighed 22,534 tons, which was one-third of its total displacement, with varying thicknesses for different sections.
- 🏗️ Construction of the Yamato-class began in 1935, with extreme secrecy measures in place to protect the project from espionage.
- 🔫 The primary armament of the Yamato included three triple turrets with 46 cm guns, the largest ever mounted on a ship.
- 🛡️ Secondary and anti-aircraft armaments included multiple types of guns and the capacity to store several aircraft for launch.
- ⚓️ The Imperial Japanese Navy initially ordered two Yamato-class battleships, with modifications and additional orders following.
- 💥 Despite their immense power, the Yamato-class battleships saw limited action during the war, partly due to the rise of air power.
- 🌊 The Battle of Leyte Gulf marked a significant engagement for the Yamato-class, where the Musashi was sunk and the Yamato heavily engaged.
- ☠️ The Yamato's final mission, Operation Ten-Go, ended with its sinking after being hit by multiple torpedoes, signaling the end of the Japanese Imperial Navy.
Q & A
What was the primary purpose of the Yamato-class battleships?
-The primary purpose of the Yamato-class battleships was to counter the numerical supremacy of the American Pacific Fleet. They were designed to be the largest and most powerful battleships to respond to multiple enemy ships at once, given the Japanese lacked the economic and industrial capacity to build a large quantity of ships.
What were the specific requirements for the Yamato-class battleships?
-The Imperial Japanese Navy required the Yamato-class battleships to be armed with 18.1-inch guns, have armor capable of withstanding 18-inch shells, achieve a top speed of 27 knots, and possess a cruising range of 8,000 miles at 18 knots.
How large was the displacement of the Yamato-class battleships?
-The displacement of the Yamato-class battleships was decided to be 69,000 tons after the initial plans were made.
What were the dimensions of the Yamato-class battleships?
-The overall length of the Yamato-class battleships was 839 feet, with a beam width of 127.7 feet.
How much did the armor of the Yamato-class battleships weigh?
-The total weight of the armor on the Yamato-class battleships was 22,534 tons, which was one-third of the entire displacement.
How was the armament of the Yamato-class battleships?
-The primary armament consisted of three triple turrets with Type 94 46-centimeter guns. The secondary armament included four triple turrets with 155 millimeter guns. The anti-aircraft armament comprised six twin mounted Type 89, 127 millimeter guns, eight triple mounted Type 96 25 millimeter guns, and four Type 90 13 millimeter guns on the bridge tower.
What was the unique feature of the Yamato-class battleships regarding aircraft?
-The Yamato-class battleships had a hangar below deck for storing three to four aircraft, which were launched with two catapults.
What was the fate of the Musashi during the Battle of Leyte Gulf?
-During the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the Musashi was subjected to a massive air attack by U.S. forces. Unable to withstand the onslaught of bombs and torpedoes, it sank by the end of the day.
How did the Yamato-class battleships perform during the war?
-The Yamato-class battleships had an underwhelming performance during the war. They were built to confront other ships on the sea but failed to foresee the rise of aircraft as the primary naval weapon. Both Yamato and Musashi saw little action and were often used as transport ships.
What was the final mission of the Yamato?
-The final mission of the Yamato was part of Operation Ten-Go, a suicide mission during the Allied invasion of Okinawa. The Yamato, with a convoy of one light cruiser and eight destroyers, was attacked by 400 American airplanes and eventually sank after being hit by multiple torpedoes.
How did the sinking of the Yamato mark the end of the Japanese Imperial Navy?
-The sinking of the Yamato signified the end of the Japanese Imperial Navy as it was their largest and most powerful battleship. The loss of the Yamato, along with the high number of casualties, represented a significant blow to the Japanese naval power.
What kind of freebies are offered to new players who register with the code 'PLAYWARSHIPS2018' in the World of Warships game?
-New players who register with the code 'PLAYWARSHIPS2018' are offered 250 doubloons (in-game gold), 1 million credits (game currency), 3 days of premium account to earn more XP and credits, a premium Campbelltown warship with great torpedo range and damage, and a port slot to increase their fleet capabilities.
Outlines
🎮 World of Warships Sponsorship and Introduction to the Yamato Battleship
This paragraph introduces a sponsorship opportunity with World of Warships, a game that allows players to experience naval warfare. Viewers are encouraged to download the game using a provided link and a special code ('PLAYWARSHIPS2018') for additional in-game benefits. The main focus then shifts to the historical Yamato-class battleships, which were the largest and most powerful of their time during World War II. These ships were designed to counter the American Pacific Fleet due to Japan's limited capacity for shipbuilding. The paragraph details the design specifications, including the ship's size, armor, and armament, and the construction process, which was kept secret to avoid espionage. It also outlines the armament of the Yamato, including its primary, secondary, and anti-aircraft weaponry, and mentions modifications made during the war to improve its capabilities.
🛳️ The Battle History and Final Fate of the Yamato-Class Battleships
This paragraph delves into the operational history and ultimate fate of the Yamato-class battleships. Despite their immense size and power, these ships had a limited impact during the war, partly due to the unforeseen dominance of aircraft in naval warfare. The paragraph describes the Battle of Midway, where the Yamato served as a flagship but saw little action, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf, where both Yamato and Musashi participated. The Musashi was sunk after sustaining heavy damage, while the Yamato survived but was forced to retreat. The paragraph concludes with the account of Operation Ten-Go, a suicide mission during which the Yamato was sunk by American forces, marking the end of the Japanese Imperial Navy. The video also highlights the sponsorship offer from World of Warships and the historical accuracy of the game's ship models, offering additional incentives for viewers to try the game using the provided code.
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Keywords
💡Yamato-class battleships
💡Imperial Japanese Navy
💡Artillery
💡Armor
💡Displacement
💡Battle of Midway
💡Operation Ten-Go
💡World of Warships
💡Sponsorship
💡Armament
💡Obsolescence
💡Naval warfare
Highlights
The Yamato class of battleships were the pride of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II and were the heaviest battleships ever built.
The design of the Yamato-class aimed to counter the numerical supremacy of the American Pacific Fleet with superior firepower and armor.
Japanese economic and industrial limitations led to the decision to build fewer, larger battleships capable of facing multiple enemy ships.
The Imperial Japanese Navy required a super-heavy battleship with 18.1-inch guns and armor capable of withstanding 18-inch shells.
The Yamato had a top speed of 27 knots and a cruising range of 8,000 miles at 18 knots.
The initial design phase for the Yamato-class battleships began in 1935 with a displacement of 69,000 tons.
The Yamato measured 839 feet in length and had a beam width of 127.7 feet, making it an impressively large battleship.
Armor protection for the Yamato was extensive, weighing 22,534 tons and varying in thickness from eight to 16 inches.
The Yamato-class battleships were powered by four steam engines with a total power of 150,000 shaft horsepower, allowing for great maneuverability even at maximum speed.
The Imperial Japanese Navy ordered two Yamato-class battleships in 1936, with the first, 'Yamato,' built in the Quraysh shipyards and the second, 'Musashi,' in the Mitsubishi shipyard in Nagasaki.
The production of the Yamato-class was kept secret, with shipyards modified and workers threatened with death for disclosure.
The armament of the Yamato battleships included three triple turrets with Type 94 46-centimeter guns, the largest and most powerful guns ever mounted on a ship.
The Yamato had a secondary armament of four triple turrets with 155 millimeter guns and a robust anti-aircraft defense system.
The Yamato-class battleships were modified during the war to enhance their anti-aircraft defense and adapt to changing naval warfare tactics.
Despite their immense power, the Yamato-class battleships saw limited action during World War II, with the Yamato serving as a flagship and the Musashi as a transport ship.
The Battle of Leyte Gulf marked the first significant action for the Yamato-class, with the Musashi being sunk and the Yamato suffering bomb hits but remaining in action.
The Yamato's final engagement, Operation Ten-Go, ended with its sinking after being hit by 11 torpedoes during an attack by 400 American airplanes.
The sinking of the Yamato in 1945 marked the end of the Japanese Imperial Navy and symbolized the shift in naval warfare towards aircraft and submarines.
World of Warships offers a sponsorship opportunity and provides a code 'PLAYWARSHIPS2018' for new players to access free in-game content.
The game World of Warships is praised for its historical accuracy and attention to detail in ship models, offering a mix of action and strategy.
Simple History viewers can use the code 'PLAYWARSHIPS2018' to receive 250 doubloons, 1 million credits, 3 days of premium, a premium Campbelltown warship, and a port slot.
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