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Japan in 1905 surprised everyone with the range and accuracy of it's naval guns
| Jared Baumeister | 03/12/26 |
| Jared Baumeister | 03/12/26 |
| Jared Baumeister | 03/12/26 |
| Frutiger Aero | 03/12/26 |
| things from the 90s/00s so ethereal and dreamlike: | 03/12/26 |
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Date: March 12th, 2026 9:24 PM Author: Jared Baumeister They put all that video game energy into building these naval cannons that could shred whitey's ship's fast. Nothing else mattered when Japan had these cannons with that range. They could shoot fast because they had high morale (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5844918&forum_id=2Elisa#49738586) |
Date: March 12th, 2026 9:27 PM Author: Jared Baumeister Munitions: The "Shimose" Secret• High Explosive: The IJN utilized Shimose powder (a form of lyddite), a high-explosive filling for their shells.• Effect: While the British knew about lyddite, the specific Japanese formulation was incredibly sensitive and violent. Upon impact, it didn't just penetrate armor; it detonated, spraying shrapnel and fire into wooden decks and internal compartments.• Tactical Surprise: Russian ships were not designed to withstand high-explosive fire; they expected armor-piercing shells. The Shimose powder caused catastrophic fires that the Russians were ill-equipped to fight, leading to a "burning fleet" scenario. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5844918&forum_id=2Elisa#49738600) |
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Date: March 12th, 2026 9:29 PM Author: Jared Baumeister Morale: Morale was fanatical. The fleet was fighting for national survival. The concept of Gunkan-bujutsu (naval martial arts) was prevalent.
Intelligence: The Japanese knew the Russian route, the speed of their ships, and their fuel status. They knew the Russians would arrive exhausted. |
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Date: March 12th, 2026 10:10 PM Author: Frutiger Aero "Range is good."
"The danger to the cavalry..."
"Is acceptable. Agreed?" |
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Date: March 12th, 2026 11:13 PM Author: things from the 90s/00s so ethereal and dreamlike: (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5844918&forum_id=2Elisa#49738863) |