Takijirō Ōnishi

Japanese admiral and pilot

Takijirō Ōnishi - Military & Warriors born June 2nd, 1891
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Served as a naval officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy. Participated in significant operations during World War II, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. Played a key role in the development of naval aviation in Japan and was a proponent of carrier-based operations. Served as commander of the aircraft carrier Shōkaku and later commanded the Carrier Division 1 during the Battle of Midway. Also contributed to the establishment of the Japanese kamikaze tactics later in the war.

Commanded aircraft carrier Shōkaku

Involved in planning the Pearl Harbor attack

Led Carrier Division 1 at the Battle of Midway

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