The Yamato-class battleship was a class of battleships built by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. It included two ships, the Yamato and the Musashi, which were among the largest and most heavily armed battleships ever constructed. They featured advanced technology for their time, including powerful naval guns and thick armor. The primary role of the Yamato-class battleship was to engage enemy fleets and provide naval gunfire support. Despite their impressive capabilities, both ships were ultimately sunk during the war, highlighting the shift in naval warfare towards aircraft carriers and submarines.