Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Mitsuo Fuchida Biography and Timeline

Follow Mitsuo Fuchida through 3 dated historical records for Japan.

Mitsuo Fuchida, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1941–1942Years on this page

1941

Bombing of Pearl Harbour

Commander of Air Group · Pearl Harbour · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Leads the 1st wave of 183 planes to attack Pearl Harbour

Role range: 1939-1945

Tora Tora Tora Signal

Commander · Pearl Harbour · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Fuchida signals that tactical surprise has been achieved as the first Japanese air wave reaches Pearl Harbour.

Role range: 1939-1945

1942

Battle of Midway

Captain · Midway · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Fights at the Battle of Midway

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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