The Talking Sea by Yamato

Another voice is heard from the talking sea, and the voice is that of IJN Yamato, the largest battleship ever made. She is surprisingly gentle in conversation, yet is powerful and expressive in her views on her participation in WWII, and her tragic loss at the hands of American Naval Forces on 7 April 1945 north of Okinawa. She reflects on her final battle and discusses the rationales behind the decision to send her and other ships in a convoy to certain death; over 4500 valiant Japanese sailors were lost, as compared to 12 lost by the Allies. She is calmly philosophical and provides a wealth of perspective on war, peace, death and life. Listen to her; she has much to say.