Air Strikes off Luzon
Onishi sends land-based naval aircraft against American carriers operating east of Luzon during the Leyte operations.
Role range: 1939-1945
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Takijiro Onishi Biography and Timeline
Follow Takijiro Onishi through 3 dated historical records for Japan.
Takijiro Onishi, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1944–1945Years on this page
1944
First Organized Kamikaze Attacks
Onishi's special-attack units carry out the first successful organized kamikaze strikes against American naval forces during the Leyte campaign.
Role range: 1939-1945
1945
Death of Takijiro Onishi
Onishi commits suicide after Japan's surrender, following his central role in organizing naval special-attack operations.
Role range: 1939-1945
Records, sources and methodology
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