Imaginary Century: 30 cm Gun Yamato - Leviathans with 12-inch Fangs
[WWII in a world where the (British) Second London Naval Treaty was signed.]
In 1936, due to the UK's painstaking diplomatic efforts and the imposition of bizarre such clauses such as battleships being restricted to main guns of 12 inches or less and standard displacement of 50.000 tons or less, the Second London Naval Treaty was signed by Japan, the US, the UK, France, and Italy. The world was able to enjoy a period of peace for a time. However, regrettably, World War II broke out as in OTL. The nations entered a state of war. Yet, the battleships, distorted by the disarmament treaty, had to pay the price.
Moreover, during the treaty negotiations, Britain proposed the Second Anglo-Japanese Alliance as a condition for Japan to sign the treaty. Japan agreed, leading it to join World War II in 1939 from the very beginning. Thus, the Yamato, which was constructed early under the framework of the Kongō-class replacement, set out for the North Atlantic to escort British convoys. However, in Germany, the Bismarck was preparing for operations in commerce raiding.
This is a fictional war story based on the premise that the Second London Naval Treaty was concluded with added British conditions and continued to influence various events and incidents afterward.
Note: This fictional war story was created as a result of inspiration drawn from comments by followers on Twitter. Any errors such as typos, inaccuracies, or inconsistencies are entirely the author's fault. Thank you for your understanding.
RELEASE: 2022 (UP TO DATE)
