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Nagato was a Nagato-class battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy, commissioned in 1920 and armed with eight 410 mm guns. It served as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's flagship during the attack on Pearl Harbor and later participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. After Japan's surrender, the United States used the ship as a target in the 1946 Operation Crossroads nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll, where it sank following the underwater Baker detonation.
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What was the IJN Nagato?
The IJN Nagato was a Nagato-class battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy, commissioned in 1920. It was heavily armed with eight 410 mm guns, making it one of the most powerful warships of its time.
What role did the Nagato play in the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The Nagato served as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's flagship during the planning and execution of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. It was from this ship that Yamamoto transmitted the famous signal to begin the attack.
Where is the IJN Nagato now?
After Japan's surrender in World War II, the Nagato was captured by the United States. The ship was eventually sunk as a target ship during the atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in 1946.
Did the IJN Nagato see action in the Battle of Leyte Gulf?
Yes, the battleship participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944 as part of the Japanese Center Force. However, it saw limited direct combat during the battle and retreated after sustaining minor damage.
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