Yamato & Mushasi

[Mike Abberton]

The IJN needed DDs and DEs more than CVs. Had they been able to put a dent in the US Sub fleet with DD/DE hunter killer groups like the British did, they would have lasted longer and put up a better fight.

PS We shouldn't call them "Japs" as it is very offensive, don't you think?

Of course they would have needed better ASW doctrine to go along with it. The IJN never really devoted much thought to ASW. Hell, they didn't even realize that their depth charges couldn't be set as deep as the US subs could dive, until a US Congressman (or Senator) let it slip out. Before that, once a US sub got deep enough, he could just ride out the depth charge attacks in safety until the IJN DDs gave up.

And yes, it is a derogatory term that should probably be avoided. It's generally considered a no-no on the Matrix boards, I think.