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Tamon Yamaguchi (山口 多聞, Yamaguchi Tamon, 17 August 1892 – 5 June 1942) was a rear admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy who served during the Second Sino-Japanese War, and in the Pacific War during World War II. Yamaguchi′s carrier force was part of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Jul 26, 2017 · Rear Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi, who served as commander-in-chief for the 2nd Carrier Division, met his end during the Battle of Midway six months after the Pearl Harbor attack. His aircraft was shot down during what is often considered the turning point of the Pacific war.
Feb 21, 2013 · Tamon Yamaguchi was a Japanese naval officer and carrier admiral who led the 2nd Carrier Division during the Battle of Midway. He died with his ship after losing the battle and was praised for his honor and courage by his subordinates and enemies.
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After Japan's defeat at Midway, admiral Tamon Yamaguchi chose to stay behind and go down with the ship. Was this a regular occurence for Japanese officers, and if so, did the loss of capable officers due to honorrable suicides have a significant negative effect on the Japanese war effort?
A historical analysis of the leadership and performance of the six most important admirals on both sides of the Battle of Midway in 1942. Learn how Yamamoto's plan was flawed, Nagumo's execution was poor, and Spruance's strategy was brilliant.
Perhaps Japan's most gifted carrier admiral, Yamaguchi was astute, aggressive, and ambitious. Unfortunately for Japan's war effort, he was also heavily steeped in the Bushido Code, which meant that he was pretty much obligated to do away with himself after having lost his carrier Hiryu during the closing stages of the Battle of Midway. So it goes.
Dec 10, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Tamon Yamaguchi, a senior commander of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. He participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Indian Ocean Raid, and the Battle of Midway, where he was killed in action.
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