Mutsu Battleship's Tragic End

Mutsu Battleship's Tragic End

During World War II, the Japanese battleship Mutsu suffered a sudden explosion while anchored, resulting in its sinking. An investigation by the Japanese navy attributed the sinking to the actions of a crew member who, presumably motivated by extreme discontent, engaged in suicidal behavior that led to the catastrophic event.

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