The Imperial Japanese Navy or IJN was the navy of the Empire of Japan from 1869 to 1947, in that year the IJN was dissolved after their loss in World War II. At the beginning of the war the IJN had arguably the most powerful fleet of ships. However, the IJN's strength quickly dissolved after the suffered many losses caused by the Americans' equally powerful Navy.

HistoryEdit

IJN vs IJAEdit

The Imperial Japanese Navy and the Imperial Japanese Army grew up differently. The Japanese Army and Navy hated each other from there rivalries. The Imperial Japanese navy sought to westernize and base its power off of the British Navy ideals. The Imperial Japanese Army on the other hand sought to be more traditional and highly nationalistic.

Notable CommandersEdit

• Admiral Yamamoto
• Vice Admiral Nagumo

Naval AviationEdit

Aircraft CarriersEdit

The Japanese Navies aircraft carriers where some of the most advanced aircraft carriers of the time

• Akagi
• Shinano

BattleshipsEdit

• Yamato

CruisersEdit

DestroyersEdit

SubmarinesEdit

Notable BattlesEdit

• Battle of Coral Sea
• Battle of Midway
• Battle of the Phillippeans
• Battle of Okinawa