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Victory at Sea: Battle for the Pacific Starter Set New
Victory at Sea: Battle for the Pacific Starter Set  Victory at Sea is the game of naval combat during the Second World War. Throughout 1939â45, th...
View full detailsVictory at Sea - IJN Aircraft New
Witnessing massed airpower at the Battle of Taranto, the Japanese were quick to master the tactic, as seen in their infamous attack on Pearl Harbor...
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Victory at Sea: IJN Fleet  For centuries, Japan's policy of seclusion (sakoku) saw it concentrate on coastal defences in order to repel foreign v...
View full detailsWarlord Games Victory at Sea - Akagi New
Originally laid down as an Amagi-class battlecruiser, the stipulations of the Washington Treaty resulted in her conversion to an aircraft carrier. ...
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Victory at Sea: Yamato  Yamato (大ĺ, "Great Harmony") and her sister ship, Musashi, were constructed shortly before the outbreak of World War II. ...
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Victory at Sea Japanese Kirishima The KongĹ-class, dating from 1912, was rebuilt between 1927 and 1931 and was thereafter re-rated as a battleship...
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Victory at Sea â Musashi By a large margin, the Yamato and Musashi were the largest battleships ever built and were the product of advancing Japan...
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Victory at Sea - Japanese Aichi D3A1 Val Flights A naval dive bomber with many similarities to the German Ju 87 Stuka, the Val was armed with two ...
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Victory at Sea - KongoKongĹ (éĺ, âIndestructible Diamondâ), named for the mountain, was the first battleship of her class, serving in both the firs...
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Victory at Sea â ShĹkako The two ships of the ShĹkaku-class (ShĹkaku and Zuikaku) were used with extreme effectiveness in many engagements within t...
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Victory at Sea - IJN Submarines & MTB sections Submarines: The Kaidai-7-class, or KD-7, was developed in the late 1930s, following on from the...
View full detailsVictory At Sea - Soryu New
Victory At Sea - Soryu As the lead ship of her class of fleet carriers, the SĹryĹŤ was built around a sleek cruiser-style hull and powerful engines,...
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Victory at Sea Fubuki-class Destroyers  Described as the worldâs first âmodernâ destroyer, twenty-four of the class served in the Imperial Japanes...
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Victory at Sea - Kagero-class Destroyers  Essentially an enlarged Fubuki-class, the KagerĹ-class hull design was scaled up to overcome earlier des...
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Victory At Sea - Nagato The flagship of the Japanese fleet during the attack on Pearl Harbor, the i was also the first battleship in the world to ...
View full detailsVictory at Sea Agano New
Victory at Sea Agano The Agano-class was designed as a swift and lightly armoured replacement for the aging Tenryu, Kuma and Nagara classes. They ...
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Victory at Sea - Zuikaku  Zuikaku ( çéś´ âAuspicious Craneâ), a ShĹkaku-class aircraft carrier, along with her sister ship, were the most successful...
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Victory at Sea - Mikuma 1942 Â The second of the four Mogami class heavy cruisers, Mikuma was completed in 1935 but quickly underwent refits to rep...
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Victory at Sea - Yahagi  Yahagi was the third of the Agano class of light cruiser, intended to be the flagship of a destroyer flotilla. She was co...
View full detailsVictory at Sea â Imperial Japanese Navy
The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in Victory at Sea offers one of the most aggressive and fast-paced factions in the game. Known for deadly torpedoes, powerful battleships, and expert carrier tactics, the IJN dominated the Pacific theater in the early years of WWII. Whether youâre reliving the attack on Pearl Harbor or commanding fleets in sprawling carrier battles, the Japanese Navy delivers lethal precision and thematic flair to your naval warfare experience.
The IJN is characterized by speed, overwhelming torpedo firepower, and strong carrier operations. Their warships are built for strike-first tacticsâdestroyers and cruisers often outmatch their counterparts in sheer damage output, especially through the use of the devastating Type 93 âLong Lanceâ torpedoes.
Japanese fleets excel at aggressive positioning and alpha strikes. They have superior torpedoes, excellent carriers with high-quality air wings, and flexible cruiser-destroyer synergy. IJN players can control the pace of battle by striking hard and fast, then repositioning before retaliation. They also have strong flagship battleships like the Yamato and Kongo classes.
Yes and no. Their powerful tools can be rewarding for beginners, but their glass-cannon nature requires smart positioning. If you prefer aggressive, high-risk gameplay, the IJN is a great fit. However, missteps can be costly due to the lower durability of many of their ships compared to Allied counterparts.
Key ships include the Yamato and Musashi battleships, Akagi and Kaga aircraft carriers, and the Fubuki-class destroyers. Their heavy cruisers like Myoko and Tone bring excellent fire support and scouting capabilities. The IJN boasts a well-rounded but deadly lineup from every class.
The IJN pioneered carrier warfare and their Victory at Sea rules reflect that. Japanese carriers often carry more squadrons and benefit from elite pilot ratings. Early-game dominance through airstrikes is a hallmark of their playstyle. Keeping carriers protected while launching coordinated strikes is key to maximizing their impact.
Yes. The IJN is central to many historical scenarios in Victory at Sea, including the Battle of Midway, Coral Sea, and Leyte Gulf. These missions allow players to recreate Japanâs Pacific campaigns or explore alternate histories where key objectives unfold differently. These scenarios are ideal for both solo and competitive play.
Japanese fleets are available from Warlord Games and other hobby retailers. The Imperial Japanese Navy Fleet Box is a strong entry point, and additional ships, submarines, and air units can be purchased individually. Resin and metal kits ensure sharp detail and a quality painting experience.