This book provides detailed insight into the construction, performance, and ultimate demise of the legendary Japanese battleship during World War II. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Yoshimura Akira brings to life the story of the Musashi, froma its birth as a symbol of military power to its tragic demise in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. This book will intrigue anyone with an interest in naval history. This book provides a fascinating and comprehensive overview of the Musashi's short but influential existence.