The Massive Ship that Awakens the Darkest Moments of WW2

Despite being labeled a Destroyer, Japans Izumoclass ship is hiding a deadly secret for China. At first glance, the Izumo is, more specifically, a helicopter destroyer, and the largest Japanese naval vessel since World War 2. But a closer lookthe expansive deck, the capability to house the stealth F35Bspaints a clearer picture: it is nothing less than a covert aircraft carrier. As such, it s no surprise that Chinese officials have expressed shock and concern. To them, these are not just mere destroyers, but spiritual successors to Imperial Japan s carriers, readied for potential encounters fiercer than those of the Pacific s past. Except this time, Americas stealth fighters and Japans aircraft carriers are preparing to do battle on the same side. And China does not like it one bit.