The Kongo class in WW2 - Battlecruiser or Fast Battleship?

Today we take a look at the description used by the Kongo class in the Second World War, and if they really deserve the title of Fast Battleship? Read more about the ships here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Warship-2012... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kong%C3%B4-C... Capital Ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy 1868–1945: Ironclads, Battleships and Battle Cruisers: An Outline History of Their Design, Construction and Operations. Vol. I: Armourclad Fusō to Kongō Class Battle Cruisers Naval History books, use code 'DRACH' for 25% off - https://www.usni.org/press/books?f%5B... Free naval photos and more - www.drachinifel.co.uk Want to support the channel? -   / drachinifel   Want a shirt/mug/hoodie - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/drachini... Want a poster? - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships?   / discord   'Legionnaire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au