When Japan Built a Frankenstein Aircraft Carrier Based on Allied Strongest Ships

The Pacific Ocean shuddered awake with the ferocity of the Battle of the Philippine Sea, where the pride of Japan's naval might, the aircraft carrier Taiho, steered into the gale to unleash her lethal fleet: 16 Zeros, 17 "Judy" dive bombers, and 9 "Jill" torpedo bombers into the fray's peak.

Taiho, a masterpiece of Japanese ingenuity equipped with a unique armored deck, stood as a veritable floating fortress. This steel shell rendered her near impervious to the bomb, torpedo, or shell—standing in stark contrast to the unarmored decks of her American counterparts, allowing her to shrug off damage that would cripple lesser ships.

Yet, unbeknownst to her crew, the backbone of Taiho's defenses—her armored flight deck—was poised to become her Achilles' heel. The heavens above were ablaze with anti-aircraft fire and the dance of Zeros tangling with American Hellcats. On the surface, Taiho reigned supreme, her armor-plated belt and deck a defiant challenge to any foe that dared cross her path.

However, lurking beneath the waves, the American submarine USS Albacore had the giant in her sights for hours, waiting to strike when her heavy armor would make it impossible for her to outrun her fate…

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