Weighing nearly 72,000 tons, the Yamato was equipped with the largest naval cannons in history, 18.1-inch guns, capable of firing shells over 26 miles. Despite its impressive armament and armor ...

Comprising three ships—Yamato, Musashi, and Shinano—they featured unprecedented 18-inch guns capable of firing 3,200-pound shells over 25 miles. -Despite their formidable design, all three ...