IJN Kumano - “If there was a Japanese ship I could feel sorry for...”

Voice is still a bit rough, but I did the best I could with what I have.

Now, Kumano is an interesting case. Sometimes called a ship with nine lives, she actually had a pretty easy career for the most part. Light duty, very little damage, and generally a quiet time of things. All of which came crashing down, over the course of a month.

First her bow was blown off. Then she was subjected to air attack. Then yet more damage and yet more air attacks.

A conga line of every American attack short of running into a shore battery or a battleship. When it reaches the point that Bull Halsey, of all people, reportedly felt sorry for her?

You know things got bad.

Mikuma Video:
   • IJN Mikuma – The First Japanese Cruis...  
Mogami Video:
   • IJN Mogami - "Friendly Fire, Isn't."  

Further Reading:
http://www.combinedfleet.com/atully04...
https://www.amazon.com/Warships-Imper...
https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Cruis...
https://www.amazon.com/Battle-History...