Second Striking Force Departure22 October 1944
Shima leads the Second Striking Force from the Pescadores toward the southern approaches to Leyte Gulf.
Historical person
Kiyohide Shima Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Kiyohide Shima, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Japan.
3 records1944–19442 events2 places
Chronological biography
1944
Entry into Surigao Strait25 October 1944
Shima enters Surigao Strait behind Nishimura, encounters wreckage and resistance, and withdraws his surviving force.
Entry into Surigao Strait25 October 1944
Shima enters Surigao Strait after Nishimura's force has already been shattered and soon orders a withdrawal.
Titles and roles
Vice Admiral
Record provenance
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