The simulated Yamato loses both forward turrets after hits penetrate protection described as 26 inches thick. The burning turret spaces open a path toward the ammunition system below. The ship's continued survival shows the design's toughness, though the damage is far from harmless. Visible turret destruction also points to the less visible handling rooms, hoists, and magazines that make a capital ship's main battery work. Armour thickness and damage-control resilience have to be considered together.
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Turret penetration as a gateway to the magazines
The destruction of Yamato's forward turrets illustrates why a turret hit can threaten the ammunition spaces below even on a heavily protected ship.