The Massive Ship that Awakens the Darkest Moments of WW2

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At first glance, the Izumo is, more specifically, a helicopter destroyer, and the largest Japanese naval vessel since World War 2. But a closer look—the expansive deck, the capability to house the stealth F-35Bs—paints a clearer picture: it is nothing less than a covert aircraft carrier.

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