IJN fleet by Warlord Games

Victory at Sea: IJN fleet

For centuries, Japan's policy of isolation (sakoku) focused on coastal defense to ward off foreign ships. However, with the advancements made by other seafaring nations, it eventually became clear that Japan could no longer ignore the rest of the world. As an island power, it needed a modern navy. Japan turned to Great Britain and quickly created a powerful, modern fleet. It was this capable and confident navy that proved its mettle against the American Pacific Fleet.

The Japanese recognized the potential of air power early on and created an effective carrier arm. In addition to carriers, the Imperial Japanese Navy possessed a powerful battleship force, including the largest and most powerful battleships in the world, the Yamato and the Musashi. The potential of the Imperial Japanese Navy was demonstrated during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Using armor-piercing bombs and torpedoes, Japanese aircraft inflicted enormous damage on the anchored American Pacific Fleet.

Midway was the turning point of the Pacific War, and from then on, the Imperial Japanese Navy was powerless against the growing carrier strength of the US Navy. As the victorious Allies advanced on the Japanese islands, the Imperial Japanese Navy fought desperately to hold them at bay. Kamikaze aircraft and other suicide weapons were used, and eventually, Imperial Japanese warships launched deadly attacks against US forces.

Contents:
- Kongo - Kongo-class battleship 1941
- Shokaku-class airline - Zuikaku
- Mogami-class cruiser - Suzuya 1944
- Mogami-class cruiser - Mikuma 1942
- Agano-class cruiser - Yahagi 1943
- Kagero-class destroyers 1941 x3
- Fighter jet - Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero x 4 flights
- Ship charts and damage reports
- Assembly instructions

Ships are made of Warlord Resin and are supplied unassembled and unpainted.