i think for Yamato, it was created and built as 'most powerful
battleship" in mankind history, thats on paper, given the armor and
arnaments that she has. unfortunately, the Japanese navy want her
keep her wrapped with cotton wool to prevent her from any
'scratches' until its too late.
as such, and luckily, for that, she did not go out to fight a real
battle before she goes down. The only and last fight she has was,
in a way, unfair fight, without air cover and such. Compared to
Bismark who fought and sunk ships and went down in a more 'bloody'
manner, Yamato 'died' in a less gallant manner.
its an irony, i am glad that Yamato 'died' in that manner, rather
than went out to sea and sunk more ships. But from a military nut
point of view, she should be given opportunity to shine - if only
she fights on side of the allies....
