The Japanese Cruiser Maya: A Beacon of the Imperial Navy

The Maya was a Takao-class cruiser, a line of heavily-armed vessels that were at the forefront of the Japanese Imperial Navy during the early to mid-20th century. Like her sister ships in the Takao class, Maya was a significant fixture in many naval operations and clashes throughout her service.

Sino-Japanese War Exploits

The Maya's first notable engagements weren't against other navies, but in support of Ja...