Now it is time for the Empire of Japan Navy to shine:
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
Carriers: Shokaku-class and Taiho-class
Aircraft carriers were the key to winning major naval battles at the time. Their ability to facilitate large scale aerial attacks from afar made them top priority targets on the battlefield.
Historically, the Japanese fleet lost the majority of its carrier fleet and carrier-based aviation over the few major naval battles, which preordained the course of the entire war in the Pacific.
CAPITAL SHIPS
Battleships: Nagato-class and Yamato-class
Heavy cruisers: Mogami-class and Tone-class
Capital ships embodied devastating artillery firepower. However, they were susceptible to torpedo attacks. Losing even one such a powerful vessel was a heavy blow to the entire flotilla.
Japanese battleship Yamato was arguably the most powerful capital ship across all countries fleets. Only two such ships were completed, while the third one was converted into a carrier when it became apparent that aircraft carriers would be the power that decides the course of the war.
ESCORT SHIPS
Destroyers: Kagero-class
Escort ships were the essential part of any fleet. They fulfilled a variety of duties, such as reconnaissance, fire assistance, anti-submarine protection, and others. Battleship or Carrier without Destroyers escort would have been easy prey for the enemy submarines, aircraft or vessels.
*Please note, that this is still a “work in progress”.
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