The "Takao"-class cruisers were versatile warships and played a major role in many battles during the Pacific War. All four ships were involved in the Battle of Midway although none saw combat, with "Atago" and "Chōkai" in Kondō's Midway invasion Force as Cruiser Division ("Sentai") 4, Section 1. "Takao" and "Maya", as Cruiser Division 4, Section 2, were a part of the Aleutian Islands campaign as escorts for the Second Carrier Striking Force.