Takidziro Onishi Japanese naval figure Date of Birth: 02.06.1891 Country: Japan

Content:

1. Early Life and Naval Career
2. Destruction of American Air Power:
3. Leadership and Kamikaze Initiative
4. Initiator of Kamikaze Movement:
5. Final Command and Ritual Suicide
6. Endured a 12-hour death agony without assistance
7. Influence on Japanese Society:

Early Life and Naval Career

Birth and Legacy:
Born into a samurai family
Graduated from the Eta Jima Naval Academy
Service in Naval Aviation:
Joined naval aviation in 1912
Served at Yokosuka Naval Base
Participated in the Battle of Tsingtao during World War I
Conflict and Dissent
Independent Spirit:
Exhibited an independent character
Frequently clashed with superiors
Exclusion from Military Academy:
Removed from the Naval War College due to inappropriate behavior
Retained in the navy due to combat experience
Foreign Travel and Espionage
European Missions:
Toured Britain and France in 1918-20
Intelligence Service:
Served in military intelligence from 1920
Stationed in Hawaii as part of the Japanese mission
Advocacy for Naval Aviation
Promotion of Aviation:
Played a key role in developing the navy's aviation capabilities
Recognized as a leading authority in naval aviation
Popular Support:
Enjoyed widespread popularity within the military
Military Operations
Command of Air Group:
Commanded aviation on the aircraft carrier Hoso in 1928-29
War in China:
Participated in military operations in China
Founding of Air Power Study Group:
Established the Air Power Study Group in 1938
"Combat Ethics of the Imperial Navy":
Authored the book "Combat Ethics of the Imperial Navy"
Emphasized willingness to sacrifice for mission success
Planning the Pearl Harbor Attack
Chief of Staff of 11th Air Fleet:
Served as Chief of Staff from January 1941 to February 1942
Pearl Harbor Mission:

Collaborated with Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto to plan the attack on Pearl Harbor

Destruction of American Air Power:

Led the air attack that decimated American aviation forces in the East

Leadership and Kamikaze Initiative

Senior Navy Positions:

Held various leadership positions within the Navy Ministry and fleet headquarters

Initiator of Kamikaze Movement:

Became a leading proponent of the kamikaze suicide attack strategy
Earned the nickname "Father of Kamikaze"
Formation of Kamikaze Units:

Supervised the organization of suicide attack units on the Philippines

Final Command and Ritual Suicide

Commander of 1st Air Fleet:
Appointed Commander of 1st Air Fleet in October 1944
Southwest United Air Fleet:
Served as Chief of Staff under Admiral Soemu Fukudome
Sepukku Suicide:

Committed ritual suicide (seppuku) after the defeat on the Philippines

Endured a 12-hour death agony without assistance

Impact and Legacy
Kamikaze Toll:

According to Naitii Hatsaro, 2525 naval and 1388 army pilots died in suicide attacks in 1944-45

Influence on Japanese Society:

The kamikaze strategy became a symbol of extreme patriotism and sacrifice in Japan

Admiral

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