Departure for Leyte Gulf22 October 1944
Kurita leads the Center Force from Brunei toward the central Philippines and Leyte Gulf.
Historical person
Takeo Kurita Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Takeo Kurita, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Japan.
7 records1944–19445 events4 places
Chronological biography
1944
Loss of Atago23 October 1944
Kurita survives the sinking of his flagship Atago by an American submarine while approaching the Philippines.
Battle of the Sibuyan Sea24 October 1944
Kurita's Center Force endures repeated American carrier strikes while attempting to reach San Bernardino Strait.
Battle of the Sibuyan Sea24 October 1944
Kurita leads the Center Force through repeated American carrier attacks in the Sibuyan Sea, where Musashi is sunk.
Battle off Samar25 October 1944
Kurita's battleships and cruisers surprise American escort carriers off Samar after passing through San Bernardino Strait.
Battle off Samar25 October 1944
Kurita's Center Force attacks American escort carriers off Samar before he orders the force to withdraw.
Withdrawal from Samar25 October 1944
Kurita breaks off the attack off Samar and withdraws instead of continuing toward the Leyte transport anchorage.
Titles and roles
Vice Admiral
Record provenance
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