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Torplexed · 02-26-07, 09:15 PM

Admiral Yamamoto used the Yamato as a flagship at the battle of Midway. She finished her sea trials late in 1941.

Frankly, through most of her career the Yamato was a poorly used asset. During Midway for example, she was hundreds of miles back in a support group when her massive anti-aircraft batteries would have been far more useful up front with the carriers. During the critical battles in the Sololmons from 1942-43 she pretty much swung at anchor at Truk atoll, acting as a headquarters ship for Admiral Yamamoto and staff. Wasn't until 1944 that she and her sister ship, Musashi finally got into action...in losing battles...Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf, the Last Sortie.

02-26-07, 09:15 PM	#54
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Admiral Yamamoto used the Yamato as a flagship at the battle of Midway. She finished her sea trials late in 1941. Frankly, through most of her career the Yamato was a poorly used asset. During Midway for example, she was hundreds of miles back in a support group when her massive anti-aircraft batteries would have been far more useful up front with the carriers. During the critical battles in the Sololmons from 1942-43 she pretty much swung at anchor at Truk atoll, acting as a headquarters ship for Admiral Yamamoto and staff. Wasn't until 1944 that she and her sister ship, Musashi finally got into action...in losing battles...Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf, the Last Sortie. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili-- Last edited by Torplexed; 02-26-07 at 09:32 PM.