Kantai Kessen (Japanese Decisive Battle Doctrine) - Method or Madness?

Today we look at the the Kantai Kessen, the IJN's strategic doctrine for much of the early 20th century, and if it would've worked. Sources: www.amazon.co.uk/Kaigun-Strategy-Technology-Imperial-1887-1941/dp/159114244X www.amazon.co.uk/War-Plan-Orange-Strategy-Defeat/dp/1591145007 www.amazon.co.uk/Reluctant-Admiral-Yamamoto-Imperial-Navy/dp/087011512X www.amazon.co.uk/Imperial-Japanese-Navy-Pacific-War/dp/1472801466 www.amazon.co.uk/Mahan-Pearl-Harbor-Imperial-Japanese/dp/1591140374 www.amazon.co.uk/Influence-Power-History-1660-1783-Illustrated/dp/1539887596 Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel Want a shirt/mug/hoodie - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/drachinifels-dockyard/ Want a medal? - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt Want to get some books? www.amazon.co.uk/shop/drachinifel Drydock Episodes in podcast format - https://soundcloud.com/user-21912004