The Japanese battleship Musashi evades bombs from an American aircraft in the Sibuyan Sea. October 24, 1944. | Black & White Story Book

The Japanese battleship Musashi was sunk after sustaining approximately 19 torpedo hits and 17 bomb hits from U.S. Navy carrier aircraft during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. These repeated attacks, primarily from carrier-based planes, eventually caused the ship to capsize and sink about four hours after the last hit. Torpedo hits: Approximately 19 Bomb hits: Approximately 17 Sinking timeline: The ship sank approximately four hours after receiving its final hits. #reel #reels #reelsinstagram #reelitf