Air Strikes off Luzon24 October 1944
Onishi sends land-based naval aircraft against American carriers operating east of Luzon during the Leyte operations.
Historical person
Takijiro Onishi Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Takijiro Onishi, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Japan.
3 records1944–19453 events3 places
Chronological biography
1944
First Organized Kamikaze Attacks25 October 1944
Onishi's special-attack units carry out the first successful organized kamikaze strikes against American naval forces during the Leyte campaign.
1945
Death of Takijiro Onishi16 August 1945
Onishi commits suicide after Japan's surrender, following his central role in organizing naval special-attack operations.
Titles and roles
Vice Admiral
Record provenance
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