The Sinking of IJN Akagi at The Battle of Midway

   / @nauticallore   Discover the story of Imperial Japanese carrier Akagi, once the pride of the Imperial Japanese Navy and a key player in the attack on Pearl Harbor. From her origins as a battlecruiser to her transformation into a formidable aircraft carrier, Akagi served at the forefront of Japan’s early victories in the Pacific. But her fate would be sealed at the Battle of Midway, where a single devastating air strike brought down one of Japan’s most important ships. Chapters Intro - 0:00 Akagi's Design - 0:38 Wartime Service - 4:04 The Sinking of Akagi at Midway - 8:56 Aftermath and Impact - 19:21