Soemu Toyoda Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Soemu Toyoda, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Japan.

3 records1944–19443 events3 places

Chronological biography

1944

Activation of Sho-118 October 1944

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Admiral · Japan

Toyoda activates the Sho-1 plan as Japanese naval forces prepare to contest the Allied landing at Leyte.

Battle of the Palawan Passage23 October 1944

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Admiral · Palawan Passage

American submarines attack Kurita's Center Force, sinking Atago and Maya and badly damaging Takao.

Battle of the Sibuyan Sea24 October 1944

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Admiral · Sibuyan Sea

Carrier aircraft repeatedly attack the Center Force and sink Musashi while Toyoda continues the Sho-1 operation.

Titles and roles

Admiral

Record provenance

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