Captain Toshihira Inoguchi relieved Asakura in command of Musashi on 12 August 1944 and was promoted to rear admiral on 15 October. [11] Three days later, the ship sailed for Brunei Bay, …

Destroyers KIYOSHIMO and HAMAKAZE rescue 1,423 survivors including MUSASHI's XO, Captain Kato, but 1,023 of her 2,399-man crew are lost including her skipper, Rear Admiral …

WELCOME TO THE INTERNET'S YAMATO & MUSASHI BATTLESHIP PHOTO ARCHIVE! (EST. 08/2008) MAJOR UPDATE I - 08/2019 WITH DOZENS OF NEW HIGH RES PHOTOS! …

A remarkable photo from 1941 shows myriad details of the Yamato's rear aircraft deck, side 6-inch guns that were replaced by AA guns later in the war, as well as the aft superstructure and …

On 12 Aug 1944, Captain Toshihira Inoguchi was given command of Musashi. Like his predecessors, Inoguchi was promoted to the rank of rear admiral after the assignment. In Sep, …

Jul 23, 2023 · Musashi remained in rear idleness on Truk until February 10, 1944, when he sailed for Yokosuka, accompanied by the light cruiser IJN Oyodo and the destroyer IJN Takanami.

MUSASHI HIJMS was a 64,200 ton Japanese battleship built at the Mitsubishi Shipyard in Nagasaki, was sunk during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The super battleship took 6 torpedo hits …

Apr 27, 2018 · Armor protection included 15.7" at the waterline, up to 9.1" at the deck, 25.6" being reached at the gun turrets, 22" found along the barbettes, 19.7" seen at the conning tower, …

In May 1944, Captain Asakura was promoted to rear admiral and Musashi departed Kure for Okinawa on 10 May, then for Tawitawi on 12 May. She was assigned to the 1st Mobile Fleet, …

Oct 23, 2023 · Both Musashi and Yamato were originally fitted with 4 155mm triple turrets, taken from the Mogami -class when they were rebuilt as heavy cruisers. In 1943-44 the "wing" …