Taiho

IJN Taiho was laid down in mid 1941 as part of a massive buildup of the Japanese navy. She was launched in 1943 and commissioned in early-mid 1944. She took part in the battle of the Philippine sea. Despite her many anti-aircraft guns,her first battle would also be her last.

 During the Battle,a couple of
American submarines found and attacked her force,torpedoing her and one other carrier.She was only hit by a single torpedo and her officers thought there was little damage. Several hours later,her fuel tanks exploded,causing her to be abadoned and sunk.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_aircraft_carrier_Taih%C5%8D
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea


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