A incredibly in-depth look at the design and construction of the Japanese battleship Yamato, the largest and most powerful battleship ever constructed. This is perhaps the definitive work on the ship itself. Full of color and b&w photographs as well as line diagrams and illustrations, this book covers all phases of design and construction. Also includes five sets of blueprints covering the Yamato's overall arrangement and details, as well as a sheet of blueprints for the Yamato-based aircraft carrier Shinano, in scales from 1/25 to 1/200. All text in Japanese.