In 1913, Japan launched a ship that survived more battles than almost any other
Launched in 1913, the battleship Haruna became a legendary survivor of the Imperial Japanese Navy, enduring decades of intense naval warfare across two world wars before its final stand in 1945.
The battleship Haruna began its journey in 1913 as a high-speed battlecruiser, eventually evolving into one of the most active vessels in naval history. While most of its sister ships were lost early in conflict, the Haruna earned a reputation for remarkable resilience. It participated in nearly every major Pacific campaign, from the invasion of the Dutch East Indies to the desperate battles of Leyte Gulf.
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